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Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) vs CAT B15

Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Pro vs CAT B15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT B15 X Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) 32Points
6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 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 (NX9 256GB)} 32 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) vs B15} 5 Advantages CAT B15
+2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+256GB (230GB available)91 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2.49GB available)
+Until 256GB nano-Memory7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)67%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1200x2640 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+441 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+6.58"65%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(quad camera) 50.5MP + 12MP + 40MP + 0.3MP19 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+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
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP104 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4200 mAh110%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+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.
vs2 slots (Dual-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
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+170 grams (5.95 ounces)23%
Lighter
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+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP68 certifiedvs+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
 
ModelP40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
Other model namesHuawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-NX9, ELS-N29, ELS-N29DCaterpillar B15 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiCAT
Release date4/7/2020, Announced: 3/26/20203/1/2013
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)69.5 x 125 millimeters (2.74 x 4.92 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
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.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
Display typeOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.58" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x2640 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6577
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)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)PowerVR SGX531T
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 (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
Dual-SIMDual-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
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Latin America model:
UMTS 850/1900
Europe/Africa model:
UMTS 900/2100
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
Not supported
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
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
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution8700x5800 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
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 detectionSmile 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 (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
32 megapixels
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts40W (10V/4A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless charging27W Qi wireless charging
27W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered16 hours
Standbyfeature not registered456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
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: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m
• IP67 certified: dust and waterproof up to 1m for 30min
• MIL-STD-810G certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)CAT B15
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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