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Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A31 X Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB) 27Points
6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Huawei P40 Pro X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)

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P40 Pro (N04 256GB)} 27 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB) vs Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
+2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)121%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (104GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1200x2640 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+441 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs411 PPI
+6.58"3%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+(quad camera) 50.5MP + 12MP + 40MP + 0.3MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP
+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
+1/1.28" inches56%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP62%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 20MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+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
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+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
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Until 256GB nano-Memoryvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+185 grams (6.48 ounces)13%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)5%
Thinner
OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4200 mAhvs+5000 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same 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+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
Android 11
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
ModelP40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesHuawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-N04Galaxy A31 SM-A315G/Dual-Sim NFC (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Latin America)(Global, International)USA
(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
AustraliaNew ZealandSingapore
Australia, New Zealand, Singapore
BrandHuaweiSamsung
Release date4/7/2020, Announced: 3/26/20204/27/2020, Announced: 3/24/2020
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)73.1 x 159.3 millimeters (2.88 x 6.27 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)185 grams (6.48 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-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.58" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x2640 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI411 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P65 (MT6768) (12nm)
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)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (820MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 496356 (v8)
Geekbench: 12848 (v4.4), 3197 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 151815 (v8)
Geekbench: 5096 (v4.4), 1216 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (104GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE

📷 Camera

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
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
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8700x5800 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.28" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size2.44µm pixel0.8µm 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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
32 megapixels
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
20 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging27W Qi wireless charging
27W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, 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: Prism Black, Prism Blue, Prism Red, Prism White

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.488W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)
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