How Much the Huawei P40 Series will Cost
Huawei have announced their new range of flagship handsets, the Huawei P40 series. 5 new handsets have been announce and all come with Huawei's Leica camera setup. Even the cheapest handset comes with a 48 megapixel camera setup. The prices vary widely so check out the information below to see which of the P40's suites your budget.
The P40 series comes with a lot of tech, fancy upgrades to the camera software, camera technology and improved battery life to make sure the Leica camera can keep taking those famous Huawei shots.
The price points are key to Huawei's success, undercutting Samsung and Apple by several hundred pound for phones that rival in specification. So lets take a look at the key differences in the handsets.
The P40 Pro Plus and the P40 Pro offer better zoom but in reality the cheaper devices are outstanding value for the price. The cheaper devices undercut the competition when compared to similar priced handsets.
The P40 lite compares well against other handsets in the same price point. However, the Honor 30S really does stand out of the crowd when comparing front cameras.
The selfie camera on the higher priced model is a solid effort from Huawei. Comparing the Huawei P40 lite's 16 mega pixel selfie camera to the much more expensive iPhone 11's £699, 12 megapixel selfie camera shows Huawei are leading the way in photography. Lets look at how they compare to other cheaper smartphones.
Huawei havent given enough of a push on the selfie camera to stand out. Its still a good selfie camera but Samsungs clever camera rotation system makes it a better selfie taker by far.
The P40 lite is still a standout deal and you can expect the paid monthly contracts to be extremely reasonable compared to phones with similar specifications. Comparing the battery to the cheaper devices also shows what a good deal the P40 lite is.
For the non battery enthusiasts amongst us. The bigger the number the better when it comes to charging your phone quicker and having a longer battery life.
Huawei P40 Series Pricing
| Huawei P40 Series | Price in GBP | Price in Euro's |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei P40 Pro Plus | £1229 | €1400 |
| Huawei P40 Pro | £878 | €1000 |
| Huawei P40 | £702 | €800 |
| Huawei P40 lite | £249 | €279 |
| Huawei P40 lite E | £148 | €160 |
The price points are key to Huawei's success, undercutting Samsung and Apple by several hundred pound for phones that rival in specification. So lets take a look at the key differences in the handsets.
P40 Series Front Camera's
| Handset | Mega Pixels |
|---|---|
| Huawei P40 Pro Plus | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 2.44µm, omnidirectional PDAF, OIS Periscope 8 MP, f/4.4, 240mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54", PDAF |
| Huawei P40 Pro | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 2.44µm, omnidirectional PDAF, OIS Periscope 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54", PDAF |
| Huawei P40 | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 2.44µm, omnidirectional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF |
| Huawei P40 lite | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (macro), 1/5.0", 1.75µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Huawei P40 lite E | 48 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
The P40 Pro Plus and the P40 Pro offer better zoom but in reality the cheaper devices are outstanding value for the price. The cheaper devices undercut the competition when compared to similar priced handsets.
Simialr Priced Smartphones Front Camera Comparison
| Handset | Sim Free Price | Front Camera Mega Pixels |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei P40 lite | £249 | 48 |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | £307 | 48 |
| Honor 30S | £272 | 64 |
| Vivo V15 Pro | £429 | 48 |
| Samsung Galaxy A80 | £354 | 48 |
The P40 lite compares well against other handsets in the same price point. However, the Honor 30S really does stand out of the crowd when comparing front cameras.
P40 Series Selfie Camera's
| Handset | Selfie Camera Mega Pixels |
|---|---|
| Huawei P40 Pro Plus | 32 |
| Huawei P40 Pro | 32 |
| Huawei P40 | 32 |
| Huawei P40 lite | 16 |
| Huawei P40 lite E | 8 |
The selfie camera on the higher priced model is a solid effort from Huawei. Comparing the Huawei P40 lite's 16 mega pixel selfie camera to the much more expensive iPhone 11's £699, 12 megapixel selfie camera shows Huawei are leading the way in photography. Lets look at how they compare to other cheaper smartphones.
Simialr Priced Smartphones Selfie Camera Comparison
| Handset | Selfie Camera Mega Pixels |
|---|---|
| Huawei P40 lite | 16 |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | 16 |
| Honor 30S | 16 |
| Vivo V15 Pro | 32 |
| Samsung Galaxy A80 | 48 (motorised internal rotating camera) |
Huawei havent given enough of a push on the selfie camera to stand out. Its still a good selfie camera but Samsungs clever camera rotation system makes it a better selfie taker by far.
Huawei dont just push their camera as their main feature, battery life is now a consideration for anyone purchasing a smartphone.
P40 Series Battery mAH
| Handset | mAH & Charge Wattage |
|---|---|
| Huawei P40 Pro Plus | 4200 mAH Fast Charging 40W |
| Huawei P40 Pro | 4200 mAH Fast Charging 27W |
| Huawei P40 | 3800 mAH Fast Charging 22.5W |
| Huawei P40 lite | 4200 mAH Fast Charging 40W |
| Huawei P40 lite E | 4000 mAH Standard Charging 10W |
The P40 lite is still a standout deal and you can expect the paid monthly contracts to be extremely reasonable compared to phones with similar specifications. Comparing the battery to the cheaper devices also shows what a good deal the P40 lite is.
Simialr Priced Smartphones Battery Comparison
| Handset | mAH & Charge Wattage |
|---|---|
| Huawei P40 lite | 4200 mAH
Fast Charging 40W |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite | 4160 mAH Fast Charing 20W |
| Honor 30S | 4000 mAH Fast Charging 40W |
| Vivo V15 Pro | 3700 mAH Fast Charging 18W |
| Samsung Galaxy A80 | 3700 mAH Fast Charging 25W |
For the non battery enthusiasts amongst us. The bigger the number the better when it comes to charging your phone quicker and having a longer battery life.
The Verdict
The P40 Pro and Pro Plus standout due to the advancement in the camera technology and the speed they can charge. However when looking at value for money the P40 lite standsout in comparison with the other Huawei P40 devices.
Comparing the P40 lite to other similar priced smartphones its not an outright winner. The selfie camera needs a bit of work and the Honor 30S's 64 megapixel camera is considerably better, at only £23 the Honor 30S really does out-spec the reasonably priced Huawei P40 lite.
