Apple iPhone 11 Pro (256GB) vs Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Huawei P40 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/1/2020 12:44 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 10:56 AM

Compare Huawei P40 Pro X Apple iPhone 11 Pro (256GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3046
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB) Compare Apple iPhone 11 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	vs	19 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.0
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Ceramic frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+463 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1125x2436 pixels	vs	+1200x2640 pixels16% Higher resolution screen
5.8"	vs	+6.58"13% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 50.5MP + 12MP + 40MP + 0.3MP185% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.28" inches99% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3046 mAh	vs	+4200 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+40W122% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

28 Common items in both devices

256GB (242GB available) / 256GB (230GB available)

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Other model names	iPhone 11 Pro A2215, A2217, A2160	Huawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-N04
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
Brand	Apple	Huawei
Release date	9/20/2019, Announced: 9/10/2019	4/7/2020, Announced: 3/26/2020
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.4 x 144 millimeters (2.81 x 5.67 in)	72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Ceramic frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	6.58" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)	1200x2640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	463 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
System version	iOS 13	Android 10
Firmware update	iOS 18	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.86GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	ARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 460784 (v7) Geekbench: 13829 (v4.4) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 496356 (v8) Geekbench: 12848 (v4.4), 3197 (v5.1) GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (242GB available) NVMe (SSD)	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB nano-Memory (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2215 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2217, A2160 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm 12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	(quad camera) 50.5 megapixels 12MP periscope telephoto f/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 40MP ultrawide f/1.818mm1/1.54"PDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D depth
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8700x5800 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.28" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	2.44µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 0.3MP TOF 3D depth
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3046 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	27W Qi wireless charging 27W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Midnight Green (matte) • Face ID • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)	• Colors: Black, Silver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White • EMUI 10.1 • 90Hz and HDR10 display • Leica optics on back camera • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast wireless charging 27W
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 11 Pro (256GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered