Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/2/2020 12:22 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 8:54 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer X Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Compare Huawei P40 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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21 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1200x2640 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+441 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+6.58"3% Larger screen	vs	6.39"
+(quad camera) 50.5MP + 12MP + 40MP + 0.3MP35% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.28" inches56% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP62% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+(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	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 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+40W48% 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	27W
+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.	vs	2 slots (Dual-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	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 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	vs	Not supported
2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (107GB available)	vs	+256GB (237GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+173 grams (6.06 ounces)21% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)18% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
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 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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Model	P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Other model names	Huawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-TN00	Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, 小米9 透明尊享版
Country or region available	China	China, (Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	4/7/2020, Announced: 3/26/2020	3/1/2019
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)	74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.58" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1200x2640 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
System version	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-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, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
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 (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.0	256GB (237GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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
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 details Collapse 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 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat16/13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 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, 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
📷 Camera
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF 12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	8700x5800 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.28" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	2.44µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 0.3MP TOF 3D depth	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging	27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	27W Qi wireless charging 27W Reverse wireless charging	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue • MIUI 10 • HDR10/DCI-P3 display • Sapphire glass camera cover • Quick Charge 4+ • Fast wireless charging 20W
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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

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Huawei P40 Pro (TN00 128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate