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Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) vs Huawei P20 Pro (L09)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Huawei P20 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P20 Pro X Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) 16Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Huawei P20 Pro (L09) Compare Samsung Galaxy A25 X
6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)

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!

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) vs P20 Pro (L09)} 12 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1080x2340 pixels4%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2240 pixels
+6.5"7%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+25W11%
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.
vs22.5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
197 grams (6.9 ounces)vs+180 grams (6.3 ounces)9%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
396 PPIvs+408 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP13%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.76" inchesvs+1/1.7" inches62%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 24MP86%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4
128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (115GB available)
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
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ModelGalaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)P20 Pro (L09)
Other model namesGalaxy A25 5G SM-A256E/Dual-SIM NFCHuawei P20 Pro CLT-L09 128GB Single-Sim, CLT-L09C, Charlotte
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
AustraliaUnited Arab Emirates(Europe)IsraelJapanTaiwan(Global, International)
Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Israel, Japan, Taiwan, (Global, International)
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/20234/1/2018
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 161 millimeters (3.01 x 6.34 in)73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)
Weight197 grams (6.9 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)396 PPI408 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1000nits[peak]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
System versionAndroid 14Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 443302 (v9), 480800 (v10)
Geekbench: 2023 (v5), 2098 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (115GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps1200/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (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
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 ()Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
(triple camera)
40 megapixels
20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide
8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.76" inches1/1.7" inches
Pixel size0.64µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
720p@480fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)22 hours
Standbyfeature not registered528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
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: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Fantasy Blue, Personality Yellow• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue
• EMUI 8.1
• Triple back camera with Leica optics
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
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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