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Huawei Mate 40 RS vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G
Comparison between Huawei Mate 40 RS and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei Mate 40 RS, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Mate 40 RS | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 40 RS, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 701,462
- against 623,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 25 W
- Wireless charging power
- 50 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 525 ppi
- against 456 ppi
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 234 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate 40 RS | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G78 (24-core graphics) | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | SFS 1.0 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.13 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 701,462 Best value | 623,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 840 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,670 |
| CPU Description | 1× Cortex-A77 at 3.13 GHz + 3× Cortex-A77 at 2.54 GHz + 4× Cortex-A55 at 2.05 GHz | Octa-core processor with 2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M5, 2×2.50 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Mate 40 RS | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Grey, Blue, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 10.1 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 94 % Best value | 90.5 % |
| Body Materials | Ceramics Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Mate 40 RS | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,400 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Mate 40 RS | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.76″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,344 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 456 ppi | 525 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate 40 RS | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 40 RS | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, 3D face recognition, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Mate 40 RS | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 13 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 40 RS | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 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 B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n84 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 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, UMTS, 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 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LDAC, SBC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou, 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 OTG, USB Type-C | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.02 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.57 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mate 40 RS | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LDAC, SBC | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 40 RS | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-G986, SM-G986F, SM-G986F/DS, SM-G986U, SM-G986U1, SM-G9860, SM-G986B/DS, SM-G986N, SM-G986B, SM-G986W, SCG02 |
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