Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Honor 30 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note20
Comparison between Huawei Honor 30 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy Note20: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Honor 30 Pro+ | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Honor 30 Pro+, if you care about…
- 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
- Wireless charging power
- 27 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy Note20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP54
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Honor 30 Pro+ | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 990 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G76 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.86 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 649,100 Best value | 630,095 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 984 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,722 |
| CPU Description | 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.86 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.36 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.95 GHz | 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 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Honor 30 Pro+ | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Turquoise | Green, Bronze, Grey, Red, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 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 % | 89.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Honor 30 Pro+ | 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 | Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | 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 | Honor 30 Pro+ | 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, 90Hz, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Honor 30 Pro+ | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Honor 30 Pro+ | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Honor 30 Pro+ | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 10 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Honor 30 Pro+ | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 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 | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | 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, aptX, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 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 3.2 |
| 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 | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Honor 30 Pro+ | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, aptX, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Honor 30 Pro+ | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-N980F, SM-N980F/DS |
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