Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova 4e vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/5/2019 11:36 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 10:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.15"
IPS

1080x2312

24
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) Compare Huawei Nova 4e X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)

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!

14 Advantages Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (108GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+159 grams (5.57 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)5% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x2312 pixels122% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+415 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 2MP90% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W20% 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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.15"	vs	+6.4"4% Larger screen
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3340 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh20% 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 microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
Other model names	华为 nova 4e MAR-TL00, Marie-TL00, Huawei P30 Lite	Galaxy A20 SM-A205G/Dual-Sim, SM-A205G/32DL
Country or region available	China	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	3/26/2019	4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 152.9 millimeters (2.86 x 6.02 in)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.15" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2312 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	415 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby	293 hours (12.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White • EMUI 9.0 • 3D curved glass • Oleophobic coating screen • Supported games: PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, Vainglory e NBA2K18	• Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.32W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered