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Google Pixel 4 (128GB) vs Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 4 vs Huawei P40 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P40 Pro X Google Pixel 4 (128GB) 10Points
5.7"
POLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) Compare Google Pixel 4 X
6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 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!

Pixel 4 (128GB)} 10 Advantages Google Pixel 4 (128GB) vs P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)} 19 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+443 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)vs+256GB (230GB available)109%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
HDR8vs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2280 pixelsvs+1200x2640 pixels29%
Higher resolution screen
5.7"vs+6.58"15%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MPvs+(quad camera) 50.5MP + 12MP + 40MP + 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.28" inches99%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MPvs+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+4200 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
P-OLED / OLED
90Hz
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
ModelPixel 4 (128GB)P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 4 G020M, G020I, GA01189-US, GA01191-USHuawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-NX9, ELS-N29, ELS-N29D
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleHuawei
Release date10/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/20194/7/2020, Announced: 3/26/2020
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)68.8 x 147.1 millimeters (2.71 x 5.79 in)72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Display typeP-OLEDOLED
Screen size5.7" inches6.58" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels (19:9)1200x2640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)443 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate90Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR8
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)ARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 376698 (v8)
Geekbench: 2573 (5.3)
AnTuTu: 496356 (v8)
Geekbench: 12848 (v4.4), 3197 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-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 resolution4032x3024 pixels8700x5800 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens23mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.28" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel2.44µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF
(dual front camera)
32 megapixels
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging27W Qi wireless charging
27W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange
• Google Pay
• 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

Google Pixel 4 (128GB)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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