HONOR has launched its latest mid-range 5G smartphone in the X series the HONOR X40 in China, after the launch of the X40i back in July. It has a 6.55-inch FHD+ 120Hz 45-degree curved AMOLED screen With 1920Hz PWM dimming and an in-display fingerprint sensor for enhanced security. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor with up to 12GB of RAM + 7GB of virtual RAM expansion support, up to 256GB storage, and is based on Android 12 with Magic UI 6.1.
It has a dual rear camera setup where a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and an 8MP punch-hole front camera. As per the company, HONOR X40 has a self-developed dual MIC noise reduction technology that will eliminate ambient noise while improving the human voice during calls. Also, the phone has dual Hi-Res Gold certification, ensuring good audio quality. It is powered by a 5100mAh battery that supports 40W fast charging.
HONOR X40 Specifications -
| Display | 6.67-inch (2400×1080 pixels) FHD+ 20:9 aspect ratio AMOLED screen, 120Hz refresh rate, 1920Hz PWM dimming |
| Processor | Octa Core Snapdragon 695 8nm Mobile Platform (2.2GHz x 2+1.8GHz x 6 Kryo 560 CPUs) with Adreno 619L GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM with 128GB / 256GB storage |
| OS/UI | Android 12 with Magic UI 6.1 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, 2MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture |
| Front Camera | 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture |
| Features | In-display fingerprint sensor, Type C audio, HONOR Histen 7.0 sound effect |
| Dimensions | 162.9 × 74.5. × 7.43mm |
| Weight | 175g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, USB 2.0 |
| Battery/Charger | 5100mAh battery with 40W fast charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The HONOR X40 comes in Silver, Green, and Black colors, and It will be available from September 23rd in China, pre-order has started now.
HONOR X40 Prices are -
- 6GB RAM/128GB storage version - 1499 yuan (US$ 214 / Rs. 17,101 approx.)
- 8GB RAM/128GB storage version - 1699 yuan (US$ 242 / Rs. 19,385 approx.)
- 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - 1999 yuan (US$ 297 / Rs. 23,675 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 2299 yuan (US$ 328 / Rs. 26,231 approx.)
