Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N) vs Huawei P20 Pro (L09)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs Huawei P20 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/9/2020 12:06 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 3:00 AM

Compare Huawei P20 Pro X Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Huawei P20 Pro (L09) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)

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!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	vs	3 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4
+256GB (222GB available)93% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (115GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+1440x3200 pixels90% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2240 pixels
+509 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	408 PPI
+6.9"13% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP148% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP
+1/1.33" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.7" inches
+(front) 40MP68% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 24MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+45W100% 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.	vs	22.5W
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
222 grams (7.77 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)23% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

28 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
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Model	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	P20 Pro (L09)
Other model names	삼성갤럭시 S20 Ultra 5G SM-G988NZKAKOO (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM)	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-L09 128GB Single-Sim, CLT-L09C, Charlotte
Country or region available	South Korea	Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Israel, Japan, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020	4/1/2018
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)
Weight	222 grams (7.77 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum 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	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.9" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	1080x2240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	509 PPI	408 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 415976 (v7), 514485 (v8) Geekbench: 12191 (v4.4), 2697 (v5.1) GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	1200/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video 0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.33" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (6-axis): 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Front camera (secondary)	40 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
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: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • EMUI 8.1 • Triple back camera with Leica optics • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.599W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered