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Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Active X Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB) 32Points
6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) Compare Huawei P40 Pro X
5"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

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

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 (N04 256GB)} 32 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB) vs Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
+2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)98%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)20 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11.2GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB nano-Memory3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+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 pixels53%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.58"32%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(quad camera) 50.5MP + 12MP + 40MP + 0.3MP12 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+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 only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)37%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+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)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4200 mAh62%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+40W3 times
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.
vs10W
+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
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 2.0, 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 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+153 grams (5.36 ounces)37%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
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 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
441 PPI
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
ModelP40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Other model namesHuawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-N04Galaxy S4 Active i9295 (Global)
Country or region available(Latin America)(Global, International)USA
(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiSamsung
Release date4/7/2020, Announced: 3/26/20206/20/2013
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)71.3 x 139.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.5 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)153 grams (5.36 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 (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Display typeOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.58" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x2640 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (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 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
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 (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
16GB (11.2GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
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+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
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
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution8700x5800 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.28" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size2.44µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
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 lens31mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, 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
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging27W Qi wireless charging
27W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered312 hours (13 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
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: Urban Grey
• Dual Shot camera
• LED notification
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.55W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.264W/kg (head), 0.358W/kg (body)
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