Weekly poll: the Huawei P40 phones are so good, but can you love them with no GMS on board? Comments
- MrGrumpy
- nHA
Couldn't care less if it doesn't have Google spycare crap or if it comes with a 200MP super-zoom hyper-pixel night vision military grade camera with a free HJ from a Victoria's Secret model.
The phones are all just too damn big. End of.
- Nick Tagataka
- gR5
The Last Oracle, 29 Mar 2020Great new series. Except the fact that it doesn't have Google and it's a C C P owned company, ... moreTo be fair, ALL Chinese companies including Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus etc. could easily fall under the control of their government during a state of emergency with no exception. And it's not like the company wants your personal data on your phone, it's not something a general consumer should even care realistically speaking.
- abigfanoftechs
- 3HQ
sayabosanhidup, 29 Mar 2020but i would rather n even willing to pay more with gms absence
n actually a blessing in disgu... moreAverage consumers will not buy Huawei without GMS.
Huawei need to incentivize them to jump into the HMS eco.
The long game is key for their survival.
- Nick Tagataka
- gR5
Fearghast, 29 Mar 2020No Google services = no + not being able to record 4K without droped frames = also no :( Yout... moreSo far I haven't seen any videos of showing P40 Pro dropping frames on recording in 4K. It seems that they made a huge improvement in this area.
- sohail shafayat
- X{X
soon there will be a standalone OS competing with android. iOS is already there and obviously without GMS!! so GMS is not a big deal but the matter is I just hate the P40 lineup's design.
- sohail shafayat
- X{X
Anonymous, 29 Mar 2020The lack of GMS is deal breaker for me. Idc for gmail, or chrome, or hangout, or other useless... moremaybe there are some alternative to youtube on HMS
- VectorR
- vxM
No Google service - no buy. I ain't gonna be bothered with GMS sideloading on $1000 phone. That's for sure.
- Pj25
- 0TL
a simple dude, 29 Mar 2020I will never buy a Huawei as long as they don’t fix or just get rid of EMUI... It makes the ex... moreEmui 10 is one of the best ui I have ever used. It's even better than Samsung one ui as it's faster and I got zero problems or bugs.
- Tev
- xW$
loved my P30 Pro but recently upgraded to S20 Ultra.
Unfortunately the P40 Pro+ isn't an option for me, Google Play Services is so important. Maps, Gmail, YouTube and then other apps which need it (such as banking apps). Makes it a complete no go, otherwise I'd of waited.
The other issue for me is the screen, brightness is poor for what you're paying. I did expect a bit more from Huawei generally.
1556415- Fearghast
- 3D9
No Google services = no + not being able to record 4K without droped frames = also no :(
Youtube, Photos, Gmail, Keep etc. I use them and more even on my iPad.
It's a shame Huawei makes realy decent phones, yet they lack in aspects that I personaly won't compromise on.
67502393- YUKI93
- KZK
I would definitely want to love the P40 phones after seeing how excellent the photo quality of the Mate 30 Pro. But after seeing and analyzing the photos, no thanks - I'll stick with the Mate 30 Pro.
- a simple dude
- Nuq
I will never buy a Huawei as long as they don’t fix or just get rid of EMUI... It makes the experience so cheap particularly if we’re talking about a 1000$ phone
- DexterHR
- JbV
Anonymous, 29 Mar 2020The main camera is not as good as it should be.And you base that opinion on what?
- DexterHR
- JbV
Anonymous, 29 Mar 2020The lack of GMS is deal breaker for me. Idc for gmail, or chrome, or hangout, or other useless... moreGo for Youtube Vanced
- Anonymous
- Ix1
None. No phone will be my new phone this year, unless my current one has an accident. I'm waiting for 5G modems to get more mature first.
- Whackcar
- 6QD
It depends on the user. If you've got the money, you'll appreciate the P40 Pro & Pro Plus for their excellent hardware & design. If you're stingy, then you'll find reasons to discredit it's value with flawed reasons.
Personally, i think P40 Pro & Pro Plus are excellent devices if you're willing to move on from the GMS ecosystem (or implement them if you're a tech user). The hardware in both phones is arguably well worth the price tag, and the lack of GMS doesn't diminish their cost or appeal.
Innovation deserves praise & support, and thus I will do my part.
- AnonD-59899
- KS2
Absolutely don't care about GAPPS, but that curved screen? Should I even mention that absolutely horrendous hole? Even notches were fine but this is absolutely irritating. That too at a price as high as this without bringing much to the table other than the cameras.
Nope, thanks.
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