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Huawei P40 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865)
Comparison between Huawei P40 and Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865): 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 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 8.5 | 6.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei P40, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Max. download speed
- 2,300 Mbps
- against 2,000 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 1,250 Mbps
- against 318 Mbps
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | P40 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 990 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.86 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 649,400 | 763,237 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 931 | 1,117 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,795 | 3,274 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.86 GHz, two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.36 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. | 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 585, 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 585, 4x 1.80 GHz Kryo 585 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | P40 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Silver, Rose Gold | Grey, Blue, Pink, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.1 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Body Height | 148.9 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 163 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.3 % | — |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP68 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | P40 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | P40 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 566 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 6, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | P40 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | P40 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, 3D face recognition, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | P40 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | P40 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | 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 | 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 2,300 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | P40 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | P40 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ANA-AN00, ANA-TN00, ANA-NX9, ANA-LX4 | — |
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