Huawei P20 Pro (L09) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2240
40
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3088
200
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)
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4 Advantages 
26 Advantages | 22 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Digital and optical zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +15 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 P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| Model | P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | Huawei P20 Pro CLT-L09 128GB Single-Sim, CLT-L09C, Charlotte | Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM) |
| Country or region available |        Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Israel, Japan, Taiwan, (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Huawei | Samsung |
| Release date | 4/1/2018 | 2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023 |
| Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in) | 78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in) |
| Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 234 grams (8.19 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| 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 (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.1" inches | 6.8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2240 pixels | 1440x3088 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 408 PPI | 501 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Huawei P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 14 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Huawei P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (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 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9) Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1) GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Huawei P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 4.0 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Huawei P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Huawei P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| 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 | (quad camera) 200 megapixels 10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9230mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady |
| Main camera resolution | 7296x5472 pixels | 20000x10000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm lens | 24mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" inches | 1/1.3" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.6µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| 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@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+ |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Huawei P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 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 | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Huawei P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| 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 (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| 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 |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Huawei P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| 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 Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Huawei P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 22.5W Wired fast charging | 45W 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 | feature not registered |
| Standby | 528 hours (22 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Huawei P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| 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: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • S Pen (Stylus Pen): Bluetooth 2.8ms latency |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Huawei P20 Pro (L09) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body) |