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Honor V40

$333Upper Mid-Range ($300-$600)5G

Specifications of Honor V40

The display of Honor V40 measures 6.72 inches with OLED technology and 120Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 800 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1236x2676 resolution.

Size
6.72 inches
Type
OLED
Resolution
1236x2676
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Peak Brightness
800 nits
HDR
HDR10+

The camera system of Honor V40 features 3 rear cameras: 50 main, 8MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 3x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 3840x2160 @ 30 fps.

Main Sensor
50
Camera Count
3 cameras
Ultrawide
8MP, FOV: 120°
Telephoto
8MP, 3x optical zoom
Max Video
3840x2160 @ 30 fps

The battery of Honor V40 has 4000mAh capacity with 66 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 55. A full charge takes approximately 55 min minutes.

Capacity
4000mAh
Wired Charging
66
Wireless Charging
55
Full Charge Time
55 min minutes

The performance of Honor V40 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus MT6889Z chipset with ARM Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 541437.

Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus MT6889Z
CPU
4x Cortex • A77 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex • A55 2.0GHz
GPU
ARM Mali-G77 MC9
AnTuTu Score
541437

The memory of Honor V40 offers 8GB RAM with 128GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X RAM technology. Storage is UFS Storage 2.1.

RAM Options
8GB
Storage Options
128GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X RAM
Storage Type
UFS Storage 2.1
Expandable
No

The connectivity of Honor V40 includes 5G support.

5G
Yes

The build of Honor V40 weighs 186g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP53. Dimensions measure 163.1 x 74.3 x 8 mm.

Dimensions
163.1 x 74.3 x 8 mm
Weight
186g
Frame
Aluminum
Back
Glass
IP Rating
IP53

The software of Honor V40 runs Android 10 with Magic UI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.

OS
Android 10
UI
Magic UI
Update Policy
2 years

Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyN/A
2G BandsN/A
3G BandsN/A
4G LTE BandsN/A
5G Sub-6 Bandsn1, n3, n41, n77, n78
5G mmWave Bands
SpeedN/A
Carrier Aggregation
SIMNano-SIM
Dual SIM Modedual standby
eSIM SupportN/A
VoLTE SupportN/A
VoWiFiN/A
NR CA Support2CC

Launch

Announced2021
Statusavailable
AvailabilityN/A
Model VariantsN/A
Launch Price$478.71

Body & Design

Dimensions (mm)163.1 x 74.3 x 8 mm
Weight (g)186
Build MaterialsAluminium alloy, Glass
FrameAluminum
Back FinishGlass
ColorsBlackRose GoldPearl White
IP RatingIP53
Rugged CertificationsN/A
Ingress GasketsN/A
Form FactorBar
Hinge TypeN/A
Folded Dimensions0x0x0
Thermal Solution
Notification/Alert
HapticsLinear Motor

Display

Panel TypeOLED
Size (inches)6.72
Resolution (px)1236x2676
Aspect Ratio103:223
Pixel Density (ppi)439
Screen-to-body Ratio (%)91
Refresh Rate (Hz)120
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Touch Sampling Rate (Hz)300
Peak Brightness (nits)800
HDR StandardsHDR10+
Color GamutDCI-P3
Color Depth10
PWM Dimming (Hz)1440
Glass ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Oleophobic CoatingN/A
CurvatureFlat
Always-on Display
Display Driver ICN/A
Cover Display

Platform (SoC)

OS at LaunchAndroid 10
Update Policy2 years
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus MT6889Z
CPU4x Cortex • A77 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex • A55 2.0GHz
GPUARM Mali-G77 MC9
NPU/AI TOPs3.0 TOPS
ISP Features4K video recording, HDR
Modem5G NR
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ChipN/A
Throttling BehaviorN/A
Geekbench Single-CoreN/A
Geekbench Multi-CoreN/A
AnTuTu Score541437
3DMark ScoresN/A

Memory & Storage

RAM8GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X RAM
Storage128GB
Storage TypeUFS Storage 2.1
Storage SpeedUFS 3.1
Expandable StorageN/A
Slot TypeN/A
USB OTG
Filesystem EncryptionFIPS 140-2

Main Camera System

Rear Cameras3
Main Sensor50
Main Sensor Size1/1.28"
Main Sensor ModelSony IMX766
Main Lensf/1.9, 23mm
OIS
AutofocusPDAF
Pixel Binning1.22µm
Ultrawide8MP, FOV: 120°
Telephoto8MP, 3x optical zoom
Macro2
Depth/ToF/LiDAR
Flicker/Color SensorsN/A
FlashDual-LED
Video Resolution3840x2160 @ 30 fps
HDR/Dolby Vision Video
Video CodecsH.264, H.265, HEVC
Slow Motion960
Video StabilizationOIS + EIS
Night Mode Features
RAW/Pro ControlsN/A

Selfie Camera

Resolution16
Sensor Size1/2.8"
Aperturef/2.2
AF/OISN/A
Secondary Front Cam
Front Flash
Video1080p@30fps
HDR/Dolby VisionN/A
Face Unlock3D Structured Light

Audio

LoudspeakersN/A
3.5mm JackN/A
Hi-Res Audio
Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos
Microphones1
Bluetooth CodecsaptX HD, LDAC, AAC
DAC/AmpHi-Res Audio certified

Connectivity

Wi-FiN/A
Wi-Fi FeaturesN/A
BluetoothN/A
NFCN/A
IR Blaster
UWBN/A
PositioningN/A
Dual-Band GNSS
FM RadioN/A
USBUSB Type C
Display Out
eSIM CapacityN/A

Sensors

Fingerprint SensorOptical
3D Face IDN/A
AccelerometerN/A
GyroscopeN/A
MagnetometerN/A
Proximity SensorN/A
Ambient LightN/A
BarometerN/A
Thermo/HygrometerN/A
UV SensorN/A
Hall Sensor
Color Temp Sensor
Health SensorsHeart rate, SpO2
Satellite SOS

Battery & Charging

Capacity (mAh)4000
TypeLi-Polymer
RemovableN/A
Endurance RatingN/A
Wired Charging66
Wired StandardUSB Power Delivery
0-50% Time (mins)25 min
Full Charge Time55 min
Wireless Charging55
Wireless StandardQi
Reverse Wireless
Reverse Wired5
Charger in Box66
Battery Health FeaturesBattery Care

Software

OS at LaunchAndroid 10
Update Window2 years
UI Skin / LauncherMagic UI
Feature DropsN/A
App CloningN/A
Game Mode
Privacy FeaturesApp Lock, Private Space
Accessibilityscreen reader, magnification
Satellite Messaging UI

Miscellaneous

In-Box Contentsphone, charger, cable, case, manual
Recycled Materials (%)N/A
Repairability ScoreN/A
WarrantyN/A

Honor V40 — In-Depth Analysis

The full specifications of the Honor V40 reveal the engineering decisions behind this mid-range smartphone. Every spec category below represents a design tradeoff — and understanding these tradeoffs is key to knowing whether this phone matches your needs.

Build quality is defined by dimensions of 163.1 x 74.3 x 8 mm, a weight of 186g, Aluminium alloy, Glass construction, IP53 dust and water resistance. Consider using a protective case for maximum durability.

Connectivity includes 5G connectivity — ensuring the Honor V40 stays connected with modern wireless standards.

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