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Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 X Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB) 27Points
6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S) Compare Huawei P40 Pro X
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)

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!

P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)} 27 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB) vs Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
+2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+512GB (478GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (24GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+Until 256GB nano-Memory100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1200x2640 pixels53%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+441 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs432 PPI
+6.58"29%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+(quad camera) 50.5MP + 12MP + 40MP + 0.3MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.28" inches103%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4200 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(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)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE 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 3.0, 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 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)44%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11%
Thinner
OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
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 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 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
ModelP40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
Other model namesHuawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-AN00Galaxy S5 (SK Telecom), Samsung Pacific
Country or region availableChina
China
South Korea
South Korea
BrandHuaweiSamsung
Release date4/7/2020, Announced: 3/26/20204/11/2014
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
Display typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.58" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x2640 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.86GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 496356 (v8)
Geekbench: 12848 (v4.4), 3197 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512GB (478GB available)
UFS 3.0
32GB (24GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
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) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
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, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)Not 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-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
50.5 megapixels
12MP periscope telephoto f/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
40MP ultrawide f/1.818mm1/1.54"PDAF
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution8700x5800 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lens31mm lens
Sensor size1/1.28" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size2.44µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
32 megapixels
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens22mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts40W (10V/4A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless charging27W Qi wireless charging
27W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered960 hours (40 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
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, Silver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White
• EMUI 10.1
• 90Hz and HDR10 display
• Leica optics on back camera
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Fast wireless charging 27W
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold
• Dual Shot camera (video + photo)
• Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 512GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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