Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S20 5G and Huawei P40 Pro+. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G | Huawei P40 Pro+ |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G981B/DS | ElsaP-N39E | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 151.7 mm | 158.2 mm | Huawei P40 Pro+ has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Width | 69.1 mm | 72.6 mm | Huawei P40 Pro+ has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 9 mm | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Weight | 163 g | 226 g | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Body Colour | Cosmic grey | Cloud blue | Pink cloud | Ceramic white | Ceramic black | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | Drop-proof, water-resistant, splash-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Repairability Index | 5.7 (out of 10) | 6.7 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.525 W/kg (body), 0.382 W/kg (head) | 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.49 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G | Huawei P40 Pro+ |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.2" | 6.58" | Huawei P40 Pro+ has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3200 x 1440 pixels | 2640 x 1200 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better screen resolution than Huawei P40 Pro+. |
| Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 563 ppi | 441 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better pixel density than Huawei P40 Pro+. |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | - | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| HDR | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better refresh rate than Huawei P40 Pro+. |
| Display Features | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting | FullView Display, Quad-Curve Overflow display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G | Huawei P40 Pro+ |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 990 | Hisilicon Kirin 990 5G | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.73 GHz | 2.86 GHz | Huawei P40 Pro+ has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Mali-G77 MP11 | Mali-G76 MC16 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G | Huawei P40 Pro+ |
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| RAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB | 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has more RAM than Huawei P40 Pro+. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 512 GB | Huawei P40 Pro+ has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| User Memory | 104 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 1 TB | NM card - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G | Huawei P40 Pro+ |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 5 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 64 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better camera resolution than Huawei P40 Pro+. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.28" | |
| Lens Type | Telephoto lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Huawei P40 Pro+ has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 76 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 2.44 μm | Huawei P40 Pro+ has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabilizer plus (OIS+) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Motion photos, video bokeh effect | - | |
| HDR Mode | HDR+ | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video | Night mode, 4K Timelapse, ultra low-light video | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic | - | |
| Light Source | High CRI LED flash | Dual tone LED flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions | - | 8192 x 6144 | |
| 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, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Quick Measure, Space Zoom, 3D Scanner, 3x Hybrid Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x, Digital zoom up to 12x for video | Hybrid Zoom, Huawei AI Image Stabilization (AIS), 4-in-1 Pixel technology, RYYB colour filter array, Octa Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), HUAWEI XD Fusion Engine, 7680 fps Ultra Slow-motion Video, Ultra Vision Leica Quad Camera, Unmatched 100x SuperZoom Array |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 40 Megapixel | Huawei P40 Pro+ has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/1.54" | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | Huawei P40 Pro+ has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 120 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | - | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | 4K time-lapse video, Cinematic video |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has higher resolution third camera than Huawei P40 Pro+. |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | 1/1.76" | - | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/1.8 | F/4.4 | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 79 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.8 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Huawei P40 Pro+ has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Optical Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | - |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (4th Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Huawei P40 Pro+ has optical stabilisation of the fourth camera. |
| Camera Features (4th Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), 3x optical zoom |
| FIFTH CAMERA |
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| Camera Functions (5th Camera) | - | 3D depth sensor |
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| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Huawei P40 Pro+ has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, Live focus video | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | 3D facial detection | Huawei P40 Pro+ has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions (Front) | - | 6528 x 4896 | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | AI portrait mode |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Camera Functions (2nd Front) | - | Infrared camera for Face ID, 3D depth camera |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G | Huawei P40 Pro+ |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | Huawei P40 Pro+ has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging | HUAWEI SuperCharge technology | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 1.36 hour(s) | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
| Standby Time | - | 380.4 hours | |
| Talk Time | 1200 minutes | 2100 minutes | Huawei P40 Pro+ has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (LTE): up to 1200 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs |
Standby (WCDMA): up to 463 hrs Standby (GSM): up to 451 hrs Standby (LTE TDD): up to 451 hrs Standby (LTE FDD): up to 456 hrs Standby (5G): up to 427.4 hrs Playback (video): up to 22.1 hrs Playback (Music): up to 82.4 hrs Continuous browsing (4G): up to 17 hrs Continuous browsing (5G): up to 15.8 hrs Standby: up to 380.4 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 1392 min Talk (GSM): up to 2100 min |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G | Huawei P40 Pro+ |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 | |
| User Interface | Samsung One UI 2 | EMUI 10.1 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Celia | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G | Huawei P40 Pro+ |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | 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 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | 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 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | 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, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | 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, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n77, n78, n40 | N1, n3, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n79 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G | Huawei P40 Pro+ |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, LDAC, MP4, SBC, 3GP | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | 3GP, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | - |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G | Huawei P40 Pro+ |
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| 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 | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor, ultrasonic sensor, HR sensor | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, gesture, gravity sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, colour temperature sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
| Additional Phone Features | HD Voice, MIMO technology, Smart Select, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, Bixby key, 3D Scanner, Live messages, Samsung KNOX 3.5 | MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology, Tiny-Core NPU (Neural Network Processing Unit), Dual Big Core, HUAWEI AppGallery |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G | Huawei P40 Pro+ |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C headphones | |
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| Compliant Standards | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), SGS | IP68 | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
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