Huawei P20 vs Samsung Galaxy A40
Display
Size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body
80.36 %
85.73 %
Features
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware & Performance
System chip
HiSilicon Kirin 970
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885
Processor
GPU
Mali-G72 MP12
Mali-G71 MP2
RAM
Internal storage
128GB, not expandable
64GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo), Huawei Emotion UI
Android (9.0 Pie), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
3100 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
Huawei SuperCharge
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Features
Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase-detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Phase-detection autofocus
Second camera
20 megapixels
5 megapixels
Features
Black and White, Laser and Phase-detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Ultra-wide
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Hyperlapse, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
24 megapixels
25 megapixels
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.2 oz (177 g)
the average is 6.2 oz (177 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Splash; IP 53
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Colors
Black, Gold, Pink, Blue
Black, Coral, Blue, White
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 9(1800), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band)
Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
No 3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Features
32-Bit DAC, aptX-HD
Dolby Atmos, Album art cover, Background playback
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.2
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features
Mass storage device, OTG, Video out, Charging, Headphones port
Charging, Mass storage device
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Shopping information
In The Box
High-current charger, USB Type-C digital headset, USB Type-C cable, Warranty card, Quick Start Guide, Protective case, USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, Eject tool
