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Can a 2020 Huawei Still Beat Modern Phones in 2025? – Huawei Mate 40 Pro Deep Dive

In the fast-paced world of smartphones, devices often feel outdated within just a couple of years. But what if I told you that a phone from 2020—the Huawei Mate 40 Pro—can still hold its own against modern flagships in 2025?

I recently put this phone through an exhaustive test, comparing its CPU performance, battery life, camera quality, and gaming capabilities against some of today's best devices. And the results? Surprisingly impressive.

📊 Performance & Efficiency: Kirin 9000 Still a Beast?

The Mate 40 Pro is powered by the Kirin 9000, Huawei's last flagship chipset before the US sanctions took full effect. To see how it holds up, I ran:

• Genshin Impact for an hour (recorded FPS, CPU frequency, and thermals)
• Benchmark comparisons (Geekbench, 3DMark)
• Battery efficiency tests

The findings? The Kirin 9000 still delivers smooth performance, though newer chips like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Apple A17 Pro are more efficient. However, in real-world usage, the difference isn't as drastic as you might think.

🎮 Gaming Test: How Does It Handle Genshin Impact?

I logged FPS data over an hour-long session and found that the Mate 40 Pro maintains a stable 50-55 FPS on high settings—comparable to many mid-range 2025 phones. The phone does get warm, but thermal throttling is minimal, proving Huawei's cooling system was ahead of its time.

🔋 Battery Life: Still All-Day Endurance?

With a 4,400mAh battery, the Mate 40 Pro was a longevity champ in 2020. In 2025, it still manages:

• 5-6 hours of screen-on time (mixed usage)
• 4+ hours of heavy gaming

While newer phones with bigger batteries and more efficient chips last longer, the Mate 40 Pro remains usable for a full day with moderate use.

📸 Camera Test: Does It Still Compete?

Huawei's Leica-tuned 50MP RYYB sensor was revolutionary in 2020. Even in 2025:

• Low-light performance is still excellent
• Color accuracy remains top-tier
• Ultra-wide and zoom hold up well against newer mid-range phones

However, computational photography has evolved—phones like the Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro now offer better AI processing and HDR. Still, the Mate 40 Pro's camera is far from obsolete.

💡 Final Verdict: Is the Mate 40 Pro Still Worth It in 2025?

✅ Pros:

• Flagship-tier performance (even in 2025)
• Great cameras (especially in low light)
• Solid battery life
• Unique design & build quality

❌ Cons:

• No Google Services (still a dealbreaker for some)
• No 5G in some regions (due to sanctions)
• Slower software updates

🎥 Watch My Full Video for the Deep Dive!

I've put together the most detailed Huawei Mate 40 Pro review in 2025, complete with FPS graphs, thermal tests, and real-world comparisons. If you're curious whether this 2020 flagship can still compete, check it out!

🔗 Watch the Full Huawei Mate 40 Pro 2025 Review on YouTube

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Further Reading:

• GSMArena's original Mate 40 Pro review
• Best phones of 2025 (Android Central)
• Latest on HarmonyOS updates (XDA Developers)

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