Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G
Comparison between Huawei Mate 40 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, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Mate 40 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 40, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 738,900
- against 623,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 25 W
- Wireless charging power
- 40 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate 40 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000E | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP22 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.13 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 738,900 Best value | 623,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,122 Best value | 840 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,173 Best value | 2,670 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A77 core at 3.13 GHz, three Cortex-A77 cores at 2.54 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores 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 | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Mate 40 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, White, Black, Green, Yellow | Black, Grey, Blue, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 158.6 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.3 % | 90.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Mate 40 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh | 4,500 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, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Mate 40 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,376 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 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 | OLED, HDR10, 90Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | 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 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 40 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Mate 40 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 40 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 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, HSPA, LTE, 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 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, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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 3.1 | 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 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 40 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | OCE-AN10 | 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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