Huawei P40 Pro vs. Galaxy S20 Plus

With its P30 series, the Chinese manufacturer has already made it clear that it is a firm fixture on the smartphone market. Now the P40 models have been launched, which top it off in terms of camera equipment. We have taken a look at the two heavyweights of the flagship series, the Huawei P40 Pro and the Galaxy S20 Plus, and show you the most important differences.

Design and display: Quad-edge display for complete borderlessness

The Galaxy S20 Plus is almost borderless with its curved edges. The display is only interrupted by a small punch-hole notch for the front camera in the top center. The Huawei P40 Pro goes a step further with its new design. All four sides are rounded off, which ensures an absolute rimless look. There is only a somewhat longer punch hole in the top left of the screen, in which the front camera with auto focus is installed.

The 6.58-inch OLED display of the Huawei P40 Pro has a resolution of 2,640 x 1,200 pixels and a density of 441 ppi. The 6.7-inch display of the Galaxy S20 Plus is technically a little better equipped. The dynamic AMOLED display offers a resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 pixels with a density of 523 ppi. The refresh rate of 120 Hz ensures particularly smooth transitions.

Performance: In- house processors ensure full power

Camera: comparison of quad cameras

The cameras of the two smartphones are clearly highlighted in color by a black frame on the back. The four sensors and the flash are arranged in a similar way in the rectangular module. The Huawei P40 Pro lives up to its name as a self-proclaimed photo miracle. The Leica camera is equipped with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 40-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 12-megapixel telesensor with auto focus. The four-man team is completed by the ToF sensor, which also provides a better depth display and the popular bokeh effect. The 50x digital zoom also enables pictures of distant objects. The front camera with auto focus, which has a resolution of 32 megapixels, takes excellent individual and group selfies.

Battery and storage: longer lasting power

In terms of battery performance, both models are in the top league. The 4,200 mAh battery of the Huawei P40 Pro contrasts with the 4,500 mAh battery of the Galaxy S20 Plus. With normal use, both devices last up to two days on average before they have to be connected to the power again. The 25-watt quick-charging power supply ensures that the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is fully operational again in no time. The battery of the Huawei P40 Pro also takes about an hour to use its full power again.

With internal storage, the Huawei P40 Pro comes with a little more capacity with 256 GB. You can expand this again with the in-house nano memory card by up to 256 GB. The Galaxy S20 Plus, in turn, only has 128 GB storage capacity, it can however be expanded by up to one terabyte using a microSD card. You shouldn't get space problems for photos, videos or apps on either device.

Conclusion: Huawei P40 Pro vs. Galaxy S20 Plus

Both devices offer a very competitive overview, with similar technology at a high level. The new Huawei P40 Pro can definitely keep up with the Samsung S20 in terms of performance, storage capacity and camera equipment. In terms of battery performance and screen resolution, the Huawei P40 Pro lags behind a bit. Ultimately, the main difference between the two phones is whether you are bothered by the lack of Google services on the Huawei P40 Pro.