Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S8 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

6/2/2020 12:22 PM, updated: 8/11/2020 9:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 XHuawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

16PointsSamsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)Compare Huawei P40 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)

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19 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
+2.86Ghz 64bit Octa-Core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35Ghz 64bit Octa-Core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (107GB available)110% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.0
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+6.58"13% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(quad camera) 50.5MP + 12MP + 40MP + 0.3MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.28" inches99% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G+ LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G+ LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+4200 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 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.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage More SIM card slots. You can choose more carriers.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Until 256GB nano-Memory	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)35% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1200x2640 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
441 PPI	vs	+568 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

HDR10

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Model	P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Other model names	Huawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-TN00	Galaxy S8 Duos G9500 (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream
Country or region available	China	China
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	April, 2020	April, 2017
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)	68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min
System (OS)	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
Hardware	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Chipset	64bit - HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.86Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A76 2.36Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A76 1.95Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.35Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 1.9Ghz Quad-Core Kryo
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP16	Qualcomm Adreno 540
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.0	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Display	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.58" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1200x2640 pixels	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	568 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Display features	90Hz, HDR10	60Hz, HDR10
Mobile networks	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	2000/150 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 50.5 megapixels 12MP periscope telephotof/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 40MP ultrawidef/1.818mm1/1.54"PDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D depth	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8700x5800 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.28" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	2.44µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
2ª camera	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 0.3MP TOF 3D depth	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Multimedia	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
Other functions	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Gesture Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Iris scanner Heart rate SpO2 Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) ANT+
Other features	- 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 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray - Samsung DeX (desktop experience) - Curved edge screen - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel - Samsung Gear VR compatible - Samsung Pay - 32bit/192kHz audio - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	40W (10V/4A) Fast battery charging 27W Qi wireless charging 27W Reverse wireless charging between devices	15W (9V/1.67A) Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) Quick Charge 2
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	1740 minutes \| 29 hours \| 1.2 days
Standby	feature not registered	19560 minutes \| 326 hours \| 13.6 days
Radiation rate	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered