Side-by-side technical data
Honor 30 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note20
Comparison between Honor 30 Pro Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note20: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor 30 Pro Plus, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | 30 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 30 Pro Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 25 W
Samsung Galaxy Note20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP54
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 990 5G | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.86 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 510,031 | 630,095 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 984 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,722 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76, 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 cores | 2x Exynos M5 at 2.73 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | 30 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Titanium, Silver, Green, Black | Green, Bronze, Grey, Red, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.6 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 160.3 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.8 % Best value | 89.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | 30 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 27 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | 30 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 393 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | OLED, Gorilla Glass, 90Hz, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | 30 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 30 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 1800, 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging | NFC, eSIM, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, Samsung DeX, ANT+, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.11 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.14 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.37 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,300 Mbps Best value | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, aptX, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | 30 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | EBG-AN10 | SM-N980F, SM-N980F/DS |
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