Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) vs Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)

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

4/18/2018 9:38 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:14 PM

Compare Huawei P20 Pro X Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Edge 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 128GB)

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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	vs	23 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+174 grams (6.09 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+1440x2560 pixels52% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2240 pixels
+525 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	408 PPI
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
5.6"	vs	+6.1"9% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	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
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches53% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 3.7MP	vs	+(front) 24MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+22.5W25% 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)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, 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.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
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Model	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Other model names	AT&T Galaxy Note Edge N915A	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-AL00 Dual-Sim, Huawei Charlotte
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	11/1/2014	4/1/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	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 Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.6" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	525 PPI	408 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 20)	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+, LTE	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	Not supported	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	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	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(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	4608x3456 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	3.7 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1440 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	Micro-B USB MHL-3	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature UV radiation	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, White • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen stylus • S-Voice natural language • Dropbox 50GB • Samsung Gear S compatible • ANT+ support	• 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 Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.86W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.127W/kg (head), 0.329W/kg (body)	feature not registered