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Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB) vs Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Pro+ vs Google Pixel 2 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 2 XL X Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB) 24Points
6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) Compare Huawei P40 Pro+ X
6"
POLED

1440x2880

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3520
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)

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P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)} 24 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB) vs Pixel 2 XL (128GB)} 9 Advantages Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
+2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+512GB (478GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (114GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum frame, glass front/back
+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
+6.58"10%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(5 cameras) 50.5MP + 8MP + 8MP + 40MP + 0.3MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.28" inches99%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(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 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4200 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3520 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.
vs10.5W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+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)
+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
226 grams (7.91 ounces)vs+175 grams (6.13 ounces)29%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
1200x2640 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels31%
Higher resolution screen
441 PPIvs+537 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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

21 Common items in both devices
OLED / P-OLED
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
ModelP40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
Other model namesHuawei P40 Pro Plus 5G ELS-NX9Google Pixel 2 XL G011C, Google Pixel XL2, LG Taimen
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiGoogle
Release date6/6/2020, Announced: 3/26/202010/1/2017
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)76.7 x 157.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight226 grams (7.91 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsCeramic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
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+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
Display typeOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.58" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x2640 pixels1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI537 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
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:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 529687 (v8)
Geekbench: 3203 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 206711 (v7)
Geekbench: 6055 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage512GB (478GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps800/75 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 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)
TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(5 cameras)
50.5 megapixels
8MP periscope telephoto f/4.4240mmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom
8MP telephoto f/2.480mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
40MP ultrawide f/1.818mm1/1.54"PDAF
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution8700x5800 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/1.28" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size2.44µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
32 megapixels
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 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 lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
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, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
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 supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh3520 mAh
Charger, watts40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging10.5W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging40W 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+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
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 Ceramic, White Ceramic
• EMUI 10.1
• 90Hz and HDR10 display
• Leica optics on back camera
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Fast wireless charging 40W
• Colors: Just Black, Black/White

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
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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