With the arrival of new high-end devices, the Huawei P30 Pro is relegated to second place, although perhaps this is positive for those who are thinking of buying a new high-performance mobile. This high-end, known as Huawei P40 Pro integrates several changes compared to the previous generation and we want to know them point by point to know what is the best purchase currently.
With the arrival of a new generation leap, many aspects have changed, but others remain the same. The same has happened in the Huawei P40 Pro that comes this new year with two more versions, the P40 and P40 Pro +. The two models that we are going to face today could perfectly be the high range to choose, but finally we can only choose one , assessing the changes and of course their price.
Completely renovated design and updated displays
The first change that draws our attention in its design is the extended hole that we find in the screen of the Huawei P40 Pro, leaving aside the notch that we found in the Huawei P30 Pro. A screen that grows to 6.58 inches in relation with the 6.47 inches that we found in the previous generation and it does so with a resolution that remains at FullHD + and OLED technology.
The refresh rate becomes 90 Hz , adapting to the needs of the market and users. With a new aspect ratio of 19.8: 9, assuming a slight change from what we see in the Huawei P30 Pro with 19.5: 9. The rear of this device also presents changes, with a camera module that gains prominence, still maintaining the aluminum alloy in the rest of the body.
A generation leap in the processor
Inside both smartphones we find the most powerful of Huawei, on the one hand the Kirin 990 manufactured in 7 nanometers with a clock frequency of 2.86 GHz for the P40 Pro and compared to this, the Kiri 980 also manufactured in 7 nanometers but with a frequency of 2.6 GHz . Both processors are capable of the best even in demanding games, including the ARM Mali G76 GPU in both, but improved for the P40 Pro thanks to being a renewed model under the name ARM Mali G76 MP16.
In storage, the Huawei P40 Pro reaches 256 GB of UFS 3.0 type and the Huawei P30 Pro gives us three options ranging from 128 GB, up to 512 GB and the intermediate 256 GB. In both cases we are going to be able to expand the storage through the NM Card of the Huawei company. In RAM, 8 GB are maintained in both generations, which means that the result is still good in the older model.
Quad camera on the Huawei P40 Pro and P30 Pro
Despite finding the same number of lenses in the rear, the changes are significant and we went from its main sensor of the P30 Pro with 40 Mpx, up to 50 Mpx of the p40 Pro with special emphasis on RYYB technology although with an aperture lower, we went from f / 1.6 to a f / 1.9 of the latest model. The second lens in both cases refers to the ultra wide angle, with 20 Mpx on the P30 Pro and making the big leap to the 40 Mpx of the Huawei P40 Pro. The photographic equipment is not complete without the telephoto lens where we go from 8 Mpx to the 12 Mpx and we maintain a 5x optical zoom and a 50x digital one.
We do not forget the ToF sensor that we find in both models and it will allow us to improve the results of the portrait mode among other functions combined with artificial intelligence. The video recording is maintained in 4K , further improving the optical and digital stabilizer that was already very good in the Huawei P30 Pro and adding a groundbreaking slow motion of
7680 fps . On the front we find the same 32 Mpx lens, but a ToF + IR sensor is added to this Huawei P40 Pro that promises to unlock our phone in the most complicated situations and at high speed. In addition to improving the results with the front camera.
Low-change battery and 5G connectivity
In relation to the battery, the 4,200 mAh are maintained, which give such good results in the Huawei P30 Pro and also the fast charge of 40W , the wireless charging from 15W to 27W is improved, and we also have the reversible charge that we already saw debut on the P30 Pro.
Its connectivity changes drastically due to the 5G technology that we see together with an improved WiFi 6 Plus to obtain the highest speed outside and inside the home. In addition to the new Bluetooth 5.1 that in the P30 Pro remains in 5.0, only with 4G and WiFi 5. In both cases we have NFC , fingerprint reader on screen and USB Type C.
Generation jump with EMUI 10.1
In both cases, the system they start from is Android 10 , although in the case of the Huawei P40 Pro, we give up Google’s services to bet on the Huawei Mobile Services that we will have to get used to. Despite this, everything remains practically the same and EMUI 10.1 improves us what was practically unbeatable. Maintaining the design and betting on renewed wireless functions, its own virtual assistant called Celia and functions for the multiscreen, is of little importance for now. Despite that, the Huawei P30 Pro is expected to receive this update in the coming months, too.
Precision and purchase decision
We are finishing in this comparison of two high-end generations that currently show a great difference in price. The Huawei P40 Pro starts at 999 euros and the Huawei P30 Pro 128 GB is for 595 euros . A difference of 400 euros that we must value based on what we have known. In our opinion, the device has been sensibly renovated and all the improvements they add are what they needed to become one of the high-end to follow closely, although for now its price is very high and the lack of Google services and options to install them make us opt for significant savings on the Huawei P30 Pro and all the time that you can continue to give us the best of yourself.
| – | Huawei P40 Pro | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| screen | 6.58 inch OLED FullHD + (2640 x 1200) 19.8: 9/90 Hz / 441 dpi | 6.47 OLED / Full HD + 2340 x 1080 px / 19.5: 9 / |
| Size and weight | 158.2 x 72.6 x 8.95 mm / 209 grams | 158 x 73.4 x 8.4 millimeters / 192 grams |
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 (7nm / octa-core) running at 2.86 GHz | Kirin 980 2.6 GHz with dual NPU and ARM MAli G76 GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 3.0 + NM Card | 128/256 GB / 512 + NM Card |
| Camera | – Rear: 50 MP quad (main) RYYB f / 1.9 + 40 MP (wide angle) + 12 MP (telephoto) with 5X optical hybrid zoom, 50X digital with f / 3.4 and OIS + ToF. 4K video recording at 60 fps – Front: 32 MP f / 2.2 + ToF + IR |
– Rear: Quad with 40 MP f / 1.6 RYB Sensor and OIS + 20 MP (Ultra Wide Angle) f / 2.2 + 8 MP (5X Optical Zoom, 10X Hybrid, 50X Digital) f / 3.4 and OIS + ToF, with Huawei AIS and Hybrid Autofocus – Front: 32 MP f / 2.2 |
| Connectivity | 5G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) + WiFi 6 Plus, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS + NFC + GPS GLONASS, USB Type-C, Dual SIM + eSIM, on-screen fingerprint reader | LTE Cat.21 1.4 Gbps / WiFi 802.11a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 5.0 / GPS + GLONASS / NFC / USB Type C / on-screen fingerprint reader |
| UI | EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 AOSP | EMUI 10 with Android 10 |
| Battery | 4,200 mAh with 40W fast charge, 27W wireless and reversible | 4,200 mAh with 40W fast charge, 15W wireless and reversible |
| Price | From 999 euros | From 595 euros |
