Side-by-side technical data
Huawei P40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G
Comparison between Huawei P40 Pro 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
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | P40 Pro | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei P40 Pro, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 25 W
- Wireless charging power
- 27 W
- against 15 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 924
- against 840
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 | P40 Pro | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 990 5G | 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 | 623,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 924 Best value | 840 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,693 Best value | 2,670 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor 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 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 | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | P40 Pro | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Gold, Blue, White, Black | Black, Grey, Blue, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.95 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.6 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 158.2 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.6 % Best value | 90.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | P40 Pro | 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 | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 27 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 27 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | P40 Pro | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 495 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.58″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,640 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi | 525 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | 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 | P40 Pro | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | P40 Pro | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, 3D face recognition, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | P40 Pro | 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 | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | P40 Pro | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 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 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, UMTS, 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 802.11a/b/g/n | 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, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | 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 | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, Infrared, 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 | 2,300 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | P40 Pro | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | P40 Pro | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ELS-NX9, ELS-N04, ELS-AN00, ELS-TN00 | SM-G986, SM-G986F, SM-G986F/DS, SM-G986U, SM-G986U1, SM-G9860, SM-G986B/DS, SM-G986N, SM-G986B, SM-G986W, SCG02 |
Related comparisons
- Huawei P40 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra
- Huawei P40 Pro vs OnePlus 8 Pro
- Huawei P40 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition
- Huawei P40 Pro vs Huawei Mate 40
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G vs Huawei Mate 40 RS
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G vs OnePlus 8 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10S
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G vs Motorola Edge Plus
