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Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) 27Points
5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) Compare Huawei P20 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)

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!

P20 (AL00 128GB)} 27 Advantages Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) vs Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core109%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Octa-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (115GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)3%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x2244 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+5.8"16%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP150%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.3" inches35%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP10 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+22.5W125%
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.
vs10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)27%
Lighter
LTPS IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
429 PPIvs+441 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
ModelP20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
Other model namesHuawei P20 EML-AL00, Huawei EML-AL00, Huawei EmilyGalaxy S4 i9500 3G, Samsung Altius
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiSamsung
Release date4/1/20184/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.8" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2244 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)429 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 5410 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP12 850MhzPowerVR SGX544 MP3 (532MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (115GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

📷 Camera

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP mono f/1.627mm
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.55µm pixel1.14µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple
• EMUI 8.1
• Leica optics (camera)
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.85W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.421W/kg (head), 0.543W/kg (body)
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