Honor has officially launched the Honor X40 in China, bringing a feature-packed mid-range smartphone with an impressive honor x40 120hz refresh rate AMOLED display, Snapdragon 695 power, and a massive 5100mAh battery. Here is everything you need to know about this new device from Honor.
Honor X40 120Hz Refresh Rate Display and Design
The Honor X40 sports a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The panel supports 1.07 billion colors and reaches a peak brightness of 800 nits, making it vibrant and legible even in direct sunlight. The phone weighs just 172 grams, making it comfortable for everyday use despite its large screen size.
Performance: Snapdragon 695 and Up to 12 GB RAM
Under the hood, the Honor X40 is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor paired with an Adreno 619 GPU. It is available with up to 12 GB of physical RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Honor also includes a 7 GB virtual RAM expansion feature, which can boost effective memory to 19 GB for smoother multitasking. The phone runs Android 12-based Magic UI 6.1 out of the box.
Honor X40 Camera Setup
Photography on the Honor X40 is handled by a dual rear camera system. The primary shooter is a 50-megapixel lens with an f/1.8 aperture, capable of capturing well-lit and detailed shots. The secondary lens is a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture for portrait effects. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera for video calls and self-portraits.
Battery, Connectivity, and Security
The Honor X40 packs a large 5100mAh battery with support for 40W fast charging, which should top up the device quickly during the day. For connectivity, the phone includes 5G, 4G LTE, Dual Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. Security is covered by an in-display fingerprint sensor and 2D face recognition.
Honor X40 Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits peak brightness |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB (+ 7 GB virtual RAM) |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP (f/2.4) |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 5100mAh, 40W fast charging |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 5G, 4G LTE, Dual Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB Type-C |
| Biometrics | In-display fingerprint sensor, 2D face recognition |
| Weight | 172 grams |
Honor X40 Price and Variants
The Honor X40 is currently available in China across four storage and RAM configurations. There is no confirmed India launch date at this time.
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage: 1,499 Chinese Yuan (approximately ₹17,100)
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage: 1,699 Yuan (approximately ₹19,400)
- 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage: 1,999 Yuan (approximately ₹22,800)
- 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage: 2,299 Yuan (approximately ₹26,200)
