Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/9/2019 1:02 PM, updated: 1/12/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 X Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS) Compare Huawei Mate 20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)

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!

7 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	vs	22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.53"4% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 24MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% 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 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)12% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2244 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels2% Higher resolution screen
381 PPI	vs	+400 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12MP + 16MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP12% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps43% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
22.5W	vs	+25W11% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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
IP53 certified	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

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

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 HMA-LX9, HMA-L29, HMA-AL00, Huawei Himalayan	Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N9700/Dual-Sim (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), China
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/2018	8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 158.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.23 in)	71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.53" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels (18.7:9)	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	381 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 12
User Interface	EMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
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, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
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 Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 Mbps	2000/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (2-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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@960fps (slow motion) Leica optics	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
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 Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
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: Black, Midnight Blue, Twilight	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered