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Huawei P40 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Comparison between Huawei P40 Pro Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G: 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 | P40 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei P40 Pro Plus, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 25 W
- Wireless charging power
- 40 W
- against 15 W
- Reverse wireless charging power
- 27 W
- against 4.5 W
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 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 | P40 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 990 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 644,300 | 508,760 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,131 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,173 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.86 GHz, 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.36 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5, 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | P40 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Bronze, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.6 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 158.2 mm | 164.8 mm |
| Weight | 226 g | 208 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.6 % | 91.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Stainless Steel |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | P40 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 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 Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 27 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | P40 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.58″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,640 px | 3,088 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi | 496 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 90 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | OLED, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass 6, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, 120Hz, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | P40 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | P40 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | P40 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | P40 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 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 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 B14, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.71 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.34 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.47 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,400 Mbps Best value | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | P40 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Dolby Atmos, EDR, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support Best value |
Technical
| Specification | P40 Pro Plus | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ELS-N39, ELS-AN10 | SM-N986B, SM-N986B/DS, SM-N986U, SM-N986U1, SM-N986W, SM-N9860, SM-N986N, SC-53A |
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