Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/18/2020 10:33 PM, updated: 12/24/2021 4:38 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) Compare Huawei P40 Pro+ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 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!

19 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
+2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (53GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+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"4% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+(5 cameras) 50.5MP + 8MP + 8MP + 40MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/1.28" inches99% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)
+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
+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 You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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
Until 256GB nano-Memory	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
226 grams (7.91 ounces)	vs	+195 grams (6.83 ounces)16% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)5% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1200x2640 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
441 PPI	vs	+522 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

HDR10

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

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

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
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Model	P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Other model names	Huawei P40 Pro Plus 5G ELS-TN10	Galaxy Note8 N950F Single-Sim, Samsung Baikal
Country or region available	China	(Europe), Australia
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	6/6/2020, Announced: 3/26/2020	9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth	9 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)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight	226 grams (7.91 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Ceramic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.58" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (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	522 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	Grace UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
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, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 529687 (v8) Geekbench: 3203 (v5.1) GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 262850 (v8) Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	64GB (53GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
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	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	8700x5800 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	Digital and optical 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
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 0.3MP TOF 3D depth	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	40W Qi wireless charging 27W Reverse wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
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 Ceramic, White Ceramic • EMUI 10.1 • 90Hz and HDR10 display • Leica optics on back camera • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast wireless charging 40W	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P40 Pro+ (TN10 256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
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