Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) vs Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Huawei Mate 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.9"
IPS
IPS
1440x2560
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
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28 Common items in both devices |
UFS 2.1 |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
16 million |
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) 8MP |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) |
Other model names | Unlocked Galaxy S9 G960U (Snapdragon) | Huawei Mate 10 Premium ALP-AL00 (128GB+6GB RAM), Huawei Alps |
Country or region available | USA | China, Hong Kong, Taiwan |
Brand | Samsung | Huawei |
Release date | 3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018 | 10/20/2017 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in) | 77.8 x 150.5 millimeters (3.06 x 5.93 in) |
Weight | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) | 186 grams (6.51 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.8" inches | 5.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 568 PPI | 498 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | HDR10 Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 630 (710MHz) | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 273972 (v8) Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1200/150 Mbps | 1200/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | 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 | 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 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0 |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 3968x2976 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.25µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 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 | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer 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 Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 | 22.5W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Gear VR • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Black, Gold, Brown, Pink • EMUI 8.0 • Leica optics camera • HDR10 16:9 display • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging: 58% in 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) | Huawei Mate 10 (AL00 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.63W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |