Huawei P30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A40
Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body
88.61 %
85.73 %
Features
HDR video support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware & Performance
System chip
HiSilicon Kirin 980
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885
Processor
GPU
Mali-G76 MP10
Mali-G71 MP2
RAM
Internal storage
128GB
64GB
Storage expansion
Nano Memory (NM) up to 256 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS
Android (10, 9.0 Pie), Huawei Emotion UI
Android (9.0 Pie), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
3100 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
Huawei SuperCharge, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Camera
Rear
Quad camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Features
OIS, PDAF
PDAF
Second camera
8 MP
5 MP
Features
Telephoto, OIS, PDAF
Ultra-wide
Third camera
20 MP
Features
Ultra-wide, PDAF
Fourth camera
Features
ToF
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features
OIS, Time-lapse video, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Hyperlapse, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
32 MP
25 MP
Features
HDR
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.2 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.2 oz (179 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Amber sunrise, Breathing crystal, Aurora, Black
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
800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
VoLTE
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
No 3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Features
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX-HD
Dolby Atmos, Album art cover, Background playback
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; 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
Charging, Headphones port, Mass storage device
Charging, Mass storage device
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Other
NFC, Infrared, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Shopping information
In The Box
40W Charger, Type-C Cable, Type-C Earphones, TPU Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, SIM Removal Tool, Warranty card
