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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) vs Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Huawei P40 Pro+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P40 Pro+ X Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) 15Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X
6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)

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 Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) vs P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)} 19 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB nano-Memory
+201 grams (7.04 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs226 grams (7.91 ounces)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)2%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+1440x2960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs1200x2640 pixels
+514 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.5 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (111GB available)vs+512GB (478GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.4"vs+6.58"3%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MPvs+(5 cameras) 50.5MP + 8MP + 8MP + 40MP + 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.28" inches99%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4000 mAhvs+4200 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
HDR10
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
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

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note9 (Qualcomm) 6GB RAM, Samsung CrownHuawei P40 Pro Plus 5G ELS-NX9
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/20186/6/2020, Announced: 3/26/2020
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)
Weight201 grams (7.04 ounces)226 grams (7.91 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Ceramic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.58" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84% (screen-to-body ratio)~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1200x2640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)514 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR10
2.5D glass
Always-On Display
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 11
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 2.5feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
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)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)ARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8)
Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 529687 (v8)
Geekbench: 3203 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
512GB (478GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
(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
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8700x5800 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens23mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.28" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel2.44µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(dual front camera)
32 megapixels
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)40W Qi wireless charging
27W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
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: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue
• S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth)
• Samsung Pay
• Samsung DeX
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
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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