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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs Huawei P40 Pro Plus
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and Huawei P40 Pro Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | P40 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.0 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.7 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Huawei P40 Pro Plus, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Wireless charging power
- 40 W
- against 15 W
- Body Materials
- Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | P40 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 990 | Huawei Kirin 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | Mali-G76 MP16 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.86 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 514,485 | 644,300 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with regional configurations including Mongoose M5, Cortex-A76, Cortex-A77 and Cortex-A55 cores. | 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. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | P40 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Black, White | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Body Height | 166.9 mm | 158.2 mm |
| Weight | 222 g Best value | 226 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % | 91.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | P40 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 40 W Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 27 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | P40 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.58″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,200 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px Best value | 2,640 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 511 ppi Best value | 441 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | 120Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 6 | 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 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | P40 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | P40 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | P40 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | P40 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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, LTE B28, 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 n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.94 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.32 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.56 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,400 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | P40 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Dolby Atmos, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | P40 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G988, SM-G988U, SM-G988U1, SM-G9880, SM-G988B/DS, SM-G988N, SM-G988B, SM-G988W, SCG03 | ELS-N39, ELS-AN10 |
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