Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
Comparison between Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S23, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Mate 50 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Camera | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 8.5 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 50 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,700 mAh
- against 3,900 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 25 W
- Wireless charging power
- 50 W
- against 15 W
- Usable Surface
- 91.3 %
- against 86.8 %
Samsung Galaxy S23, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,752,375
- against 1,412,420
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 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 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate 50 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.19 GHz | 3.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,412,420 | 1,752,375 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,843 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 4,854 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores and three Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Mate 50 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Purple, Orange | Black, White, Pink, Grey, Purple, Green, Beige, Lime, Cream, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162.1 mm | 146.3 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.3 % Best value | 86.8 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Mate 50 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,700 mAh Best value | 3,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Mate 50 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,750 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,212 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,616 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 428 ppi Best value | 425 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Kunlun Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate 50 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 50 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Altimeter | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mate 50 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | EMUI 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | EMUI | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 50 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| 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 | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DisplayPort output, Satellite Connectivity | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.88 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.3 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mate 50 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 50 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | DCO-AL00, DCO-LX9 | SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS, SM-S911U, SM-S911U1, SM-S911W, SM-S911N, SM-S9110, SM-S911E, SM-S911E/DS |
