Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB) vs Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Huawei P20 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/13/2019 9:38 PM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:05 AM

Compare Huawei P20 Pro X Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	vs	24 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2240 pixels
+409 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	408 PPI
+6.3"3% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+256GB (243GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)3% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3.1" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches82% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+22.5W50% 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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

Android 10

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M20 SM-M205F/Dual-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-AL00 Dual-Sim, Huawei Charlotte
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, India, Morocco	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	2/5/2019, Announced: 1/28/2019	4/1/2018
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 156.4 millimeters (2.93 x 6.16 in)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	408 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 1.1 / 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 108751 (v7) Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	1200/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm120°	(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 resolution	4128x3096 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue • 19.5:9 ratio display FHD+ • Dolby Atmos sound	• 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 M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.248W/kg (head), 1.591W/kg (body)	feature not registered