Huawei P30 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Huawei P30 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei P30 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number VOG-L09 SM-F916B
Form Factor Touch Folder - touch screen, dual screen
Height 158 mm 159.2 mm Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has greater height than Huawei P30 Pro.
Width 73.4 mm 68 mm Huawei P30 Pro has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Depth 8.41 mm 16.8 mm Huawei P30 Pro is narrower than Huawei P30 Pro.
Weight 192 g 282 g Huawei P30 Pro is lighter than Huawei P30 Pro.
Dimensions Details - Folded - 68 mm x 16.8 mm x 159.2 mm
Unfolded - 128.2 mm x 6.9 mm x 159.2 mm
Body Colour Breathing crystal | Black | Misty lavender | Aurora Thom Browne Gray | Mystic black, metallic blue hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic blue hinge | Mystic black, metallic gold hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic gold hinge | Mystic black, metallic red hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic red hinge | Mystic black, metallic silver hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic silver hinge | Mystic black | Mystic bronze
Body Material Curved 3D glass Gorilla glass 6
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes - Huawei P30 Pro is waterproof.
IP rating IP68 -
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
SAR Value 0.99 W/kg (body), 3.19 W/kg (limb), 0.64 W/kg (head) 0.291 W/kg (head, LTE), 0.859 W/kg (head, 5G), 1.453 W/kg (body)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Huawei P30 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology OLED Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Foldable Display - Yes
Display Design - Inward folding
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.47" 7.6" Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger screen size than Huawei P30 Pro.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2340 x 1080 pixels 2208 x 1768 pixels Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better screen resolution than Huawei P30 Pro.
Display Format Full HD+ QXGA+
Pixel Density - 373 ppi
Aspect Ratio - 22.5:18
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours 16.7 million colours Both phones have the same color depth.
HDR - Yes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has HDR.
HDR Technology - HDR10+
Display Refresh Rate - 120 Hz
Display Features DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut Flex screen
Display Protection (Screen Protector) - Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass)
SECOND DISPLAY
Second Display Type - OLED display - colour
Second Display Screen Size - 6.2"
Second Display Resolution - 2260 x 816 pixels
Second Display Colour Depth - 16.7 million colours
UNFOLDED DISPLAY
Unfolded Display Screen Size - 7.6 in
Unfolded Display Resolution - 2208 x 1768 pixels
PROCESSOR Huawei P30 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Processor Type (CPU) Hisilicon Kirin 980 -
Clock Speed 2.6 GHz 3.09 GHz Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has higher clock speed than Huawei P30 Pro.
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
64-bit Architecture Yes - Huawei P30 Pro has 64-bit architecture.
MEMORY Huawei P30 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
RAM 8 GB 12 GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more RAM than Huawei P30 Pro.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 128 GB 256 GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more internal memory than Huawei P30 Pro.
User Memory - 220.6 GB
Memory Interface - UFS 3.1
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) NM card - up to 256 GB -
CAMERA Huawei P30 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 4 3
Sensor Resolution 40 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Huawei P30 Pro has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Sensor Name Huawei SuperSpectrum sensor -
Lens Type Wide-angle lens Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture F/1.6 F/2.2 Huawei P30 Pro has better lens aperture than Huawei P30 Pro.
Field of View (FoV) - 123 degree(s)
Pixel Size - 1.12 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) Both phones have optical image stabilization.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Laser Auto Focus Yes -
Optical Zoom - 2x
Digital Zoom - 10x
Self-Timer Delay - Yes
Special Effects - HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos
HDR Mode AI HDR+ -
Camera Modes AIS Long Exposure Shot Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE
Face Recognition (Face ID) - Face detection Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has face detection.
Light Source LED light High CRI LED flash
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Huawei AI Image Stabilization (AIS) Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Flex mode, Capture View mode
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 20 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Huawei P30 Pro has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Ultra wide-angle lens Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/2.2 F/1.8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Huawei P30 Pro.
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 83 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) - 1.8 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera.
Camera Features (2nd Camera) - Super Speed Dual Pixel AF
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 8 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has higher resolution third camera than Huawei P30 Pro.
Lens Type (3rd Camera) Telephoto lens Telephoto lens
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/3.4 F/2.4 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better third camera lens aperture than Huawei P30 Pro.
Field of View (3rd Camera) - 45 degree(s)
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) - 1 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Both phones have optical stabilization of the third camera.
Camera Features (3rd Camera) - Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
FOURTH CAMERA
Camera Functions (4th Camera) HUAWEI Time-of-Flight (TOF) Camera -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 2
Sensor Resolution (Front) 32 Megapixel 10 Megapixel Huawei P30 Pro has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 F/2.2 Huawei P30 Pro has better front lens aperture than Huawei P30 Pro.
Field of View (Front) - 80 degree(s)
Pixel Size (Front) - 1.22 μm
Special Effects (Front) - HDR, Grid Line
SECOND FRONT CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) - 10 Megapixel
Lens Aperture (2nd Front) - F/2.2
Field of View (2nd Front) - 80 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Front) - 1.22 μm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei P30 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4200 mAh 4500 mAh Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger battery capacity than Huawei P30 Pro.
Fast Charging Technology HUAWEI SuperCharge technology, HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging Both phones have fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging Yes Yes Both phones can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards Qi WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare
Talk Time - 1860 minutes
Run Time Details - Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs
Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs
Playback (wireless audio): up to 83 hrs
Talk (4G): up to 1860 min
CELLULAR Huawei P30 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie Android 10
User Interface HUAWEI Emotion UI 9.1 -
Intelligent Assistant - Bixby
Payment Technology - Samsung Pay
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei P30 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band - N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE
Bluetooth Profiles SBC -
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) - Yes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has UWB wireless technology.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Huawei P30 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, apt-X, LDAC, MP4, apt-X HD, HWA WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, 3GP MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Dolby Digital sound Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound
FEATURES Huawei P30 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, gravity sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, colour temperature sensor Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader (under display) Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side)
Additional Phone Features Dual Neural Network Processing Unit Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Hinge CAM technology, App Pair, Split Screen Capture
OTHERS Huawei P30 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Included Accessories SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C headphones, HUAWEI SuperCharge charger Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Compliant Standards IP68, IEC 60529 VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
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