Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 vs Samsung Galaxy M30s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2020 8:02 PM, updated: 1/12/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M30s X Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB) Compare Huawei Mate 20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)

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21 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+128GB (110GB available)124% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (49GB available)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+6.53"2% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP49% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps133% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+22.5W50% 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	15W
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB nano-Memory	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2244 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
381 PPI	vs	+403 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12MP + 16MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP69% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/2" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

29 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

UFS 2.1

188 grams (6.58 ounces)

60Hz

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 HMA-LX9, HMA-L29, HMA-AL00, Huawei Himalayan	Samsung Galaxy M30s SM-M307F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/2018	10/30/2019, Announced: 9/18/2019
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 158.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.23 in)	75.1 x 159 millimeters (2.96 x 6.26 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.53" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels (18.7:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	381 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	420nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	EMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 273931 (v7) Geekbench: 9793 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	HMA-L09 version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 HMA-AL00 / HMA-TL00 / HMA-L29 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@960fps (slow motion) Leica optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, Midnight Blue, Twilight	• Colors: Opal Black, Sapphire Blue, Pearl White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.492W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)