Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3120
40
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
108
MP
MP
40mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03)
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4 Advantages 
24 Advantages | 28 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (104GB available) |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 16 million |
| Digital and optical zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| +21 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Model | Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) |
| Other model names | Huawei Mate 20 Pro LYA-L09 Single-sim, Huawei Laya | サムスンS20 Ultra 5G SM-G988Q (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM) NTT DoCoMo |
| Country or region available |      (Europe), Algeria, USA, Mexico, Singapore |  Japan |
| Brand | Huawei | Samsung |
| Release date | 10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/2018 | 3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020 |
| Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.3 x 157.8 millimeters (2.85 x 6.21 in) | 76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in) |
| Weight | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) | 222 grams (7.77 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 | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.39" inches | 6.9" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~87.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 538 PPI | 509 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | HDR10 | HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 13 |
| User Interface | EMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11 | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (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 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 273931 (v7), 391064 (v8) Geekbench: 9712 (v4.4) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 415976 (v7), 514485 (v8) Geekbench: 12191 (v4.4), 2697 (v5.1) GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0 |
| External storage | Until 256GB nano-Memory (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| 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 | 1400/200 Mbps | 5000/1024 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 | ||
| Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.41/4"80mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom | (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 |
| Main camera resolution | 7296x5472 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" inches | 1/1.33" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm 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: 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 | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 7296x5472 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 | 0.7µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| 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 | Not supported | 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 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 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 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) 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 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable | 45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging 2.5W Reverse wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| 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, Emerald Green, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold, Twilight | • Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.256W/kg (head), 1.037W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |