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Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus X Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB) 13Points
6.47"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) Compare Huawei P30 Pro X
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)

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P30 Pro (L29 256GB)} 13 Advantages Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB) vs Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (238GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+8.41 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+6.47"4%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(quad camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP + 0.3MP182%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/1.7" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps17%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+4200 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+40W167%
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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB nano-Memoryvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+189 grams (6.62 ounces)2%
Lighter
OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels69%
Higher resolution screen
398 PPIvs+531 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.6 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)7%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+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 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices
UFS 2.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10
60Hz
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
ModelP30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
Other model namesHuawei P30 Pro VOG-L29 (8GB RAM) Dual-sim, Huawei VogueGalaxy S9+ G965F (Exynos) Single-sim
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)Brazil
(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandHuaweiSamsung
Release date3/26/20193/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018
Depth8.41 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 158 millimeters (2.89 x 6.22 in)73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
Display typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.47" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)398 PPI531 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)
CPUOcta-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, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP10 720MhzARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 252276 (v7), 321850 (v8)
Geekbench: 9110 (4.2)

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (238GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1400/200 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (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)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
40 megapixels
20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF
8MP telephoto f/3.4125mm1/4"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
0.3MP TOF 3D Time-of-Flight
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution7296x5472 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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, White, Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal
• EMUI 9.1
• 19.5:9 ratio display
• DCI-P3, HDR10 display
• Leica optics on camera
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Dolby Atmos sound
• Huawei Pay
• Vapor chamber cooling system on processor
• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Gear VR
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.294W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body)
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