Side-by-side technical data
Huawei P40 vs Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G
Comparison between Huawei P40 and Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | P40 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 8.5 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei P40, if you care about…
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 184 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic
- USB Version
- USB 3.1
- against USB 2.0
Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | P40 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 990 5G | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.86 GHz Best value | 2.58 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 649,400 | 467,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 931 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,795 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.86 GHz, two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.36 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-A76 at 2.58 GHz, 3x Cortex-A76 at 2.40 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.84 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | P40 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Silver, Rose Gold | Black, Blue, Green, White, Purple, Coral, Aurora |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 148.9 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 184 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.3 % | 91.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | P40 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | P40 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.72″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,236 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,676 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 439 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 6, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | OLED, HDR10, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | P40 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | P40 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, 3D face recognition, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | P40 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | P40 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | P40 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | P40 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ANA-AN00, ANA-TN00, ANA-NX9, ANA-LX4 | BRQ-AN00, BRQ-AL00 |
