Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/2/2024 2:51 AM, updated: 2/9/2025 5:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 FE X Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB) Compare Huawei P20 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 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!

7 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
+256GB (243GB available)143% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (100GB available)
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+408 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+(front) 24MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
AMOLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2240 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
6.1"	vs	+6.4"5% Larger screen
(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 8MP3% Higher resolution main camera
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
Other model names	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-AL00 Dual-Sim, Huawei Charlotte	Galaxy S23 FE 5G SM-S711W (Fan Edition)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Canada
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2018	10/5/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)	76.5 x 158 millimeters (3.01 x 6.22 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2240 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	408 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1450nits[peak] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 5.1 / 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz	Xclipse 920 [AMD RDNA 2 based]
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 940919 (v9), 1129278 (v10) Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1), 3946 (v6) GFXBench: 79fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/50 Mbps	3000/1920 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 78)
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, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 8MP telephoto f/2.475mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical 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	feature not registered	8K@24fps 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	39 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
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, Gold, Pink, Blue • EMUI 8.1 • Triple back camera with Leica optics • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)	• Colors: Graphite, Mint, Cream, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine • Samsung DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.82W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered