Comparison between:
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Exynos
- Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Exynos | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | |
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| Model alias | SM-G991B SM-G991B/DS SM-G991W SM-G991N SM-G9910 | Mate20Pro Mate 20Pro LYA-AL00 LYA-AL00P LYA-L09 LYA-L29 LYA-TL00 |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 71.2 mm 7.12 cm 0.234 ft 2.803 in | 72.3 mm 7.23 cm 0.237 ft 2.846 in |
| Height | 151.7 mm 15.17 cm 0.498 ft 5.972 in | 157.8 mm 15.78 cm 0.518 ft 6.213 in |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm 0.79 cm 0.026 ft 0.311 in | 8.6 mm 0.86 cm 0.028 ft 0.339 in |
| Weight | 171 g 0.38 lbs 6.03 oz | 189 g 0.42 lbs 6.67 oz |
| Volume | 85.33 cm³ 5.18 in³ | 98.12 cm³ 5.96 in³ |
| Colors | Phantom Violet Phantom Pink Phantom Grey Phantom White | Black Blue Green Pink Purple Red |
| Body materials | Plastic Aluminium alloy | Aluminium alloy Glass |
| Certification | IP68 | IP68 |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM eSIM | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / NMSD |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM optional (A variant of the model with two SIM card slots is available) | - |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz |
| TD-SCDMA | - | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz |
| UMTS | UМТS 900 МНz (В8) UМТS 1700 МНz (В4) UМТS 1900 МНz (В2) UМТS 2100 МНz (В1) | UМТS 800 МНz UМТS 850 МНz UМТS 900 МНz UМТS 1700/2100 МНz UМТS 1900 МНz UМТS 2100 МНz UМТS 850 МНz (В6) |
| LTE | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В12) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В13) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В17) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ 700 МНz Сlаss 17 LТЕ 800 МНz LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1700/2100 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 1900 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz LТЕ 850 МНz (В26) LТЕ 700 МНz (В12) LТЕ 800 МНz (В18) LТЕ 700 МНz (В28) |
| 5G NR | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) | - |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 20 | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 21 |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | Аndrоid 11 | Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе Аndrоid 10 |
| User interface (UI) | One UI 3.1 | EMUI 9.0 EMUI 9.1 EMUI 10 |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Sаmsung Ехynоs 2100 (S5Е9840) | Нuаwеi НiSiliсоn ΚΙRΙΝ 980 |
| Process technology | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| CPU | 1х 2.91 GНz АRМ Соrtех-Х1, 3х 2.81 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А78, 4х 2.2 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 | 2х 2.6 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А76, 2х 1.92 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А76, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2910 MHz | 2600 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP14 | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 |
| GPU cores | 14 | 10 |
| GPU frequency | 854 MHz | 720 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 8 GB | 6 GB 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Quad channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 3333 MHz | 2266 MHz |
| - | GPU Turbo 2.0 |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
| eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | - | Nano Memory Card |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | OLED |
| Diagonal size | 6.2 in 157.48 mm 15.75 cm | 6.39 in 162.31 mm 16.23 cm |
| Width | 2.65 in 67.42 mm 6.74 cm | 3.06 in 77.61 mm 7.76 cm |
| Height | 5.6 in 142.32 mm 14.23 cm | 5.61 in 142.55 mm 14.25 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.111:1 | 1.837:1 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 1176 x 2160 pixels |
| Pixel density | 271 ppi 106 ppcm | 385 ppi 151 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 89.12 % | 97.28 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Infinity-O Display Always-On Display 120Hz refresh rate (adaptive) HDR10+ 1300 cd/m² peak brightness | Display manufacturer - Boe Corning Gorilla Glass 2.5D curved glass screen COF (Chip-On-Flex) Always-On Display Peak brightness - 800 cd/m² DCI-P3 HDR10 |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Geomagnetic Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint Hall |
| In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint sensor model - Goodix (In-display optical fingerprint sensor) |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | - | Sony IMX600 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS BSI |
| Sensor format | 1/1.76" | 1/1.78" |
| Pixel size | 1.8 µm 0.001800 mm | 1 µm 0.001000 mm |
| ISO | - | 50 - 102400 |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 26 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 3.95 mm |
| Field of view | 79 ° | - |
| Flash type | LED | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP | 7296 x 5472 pixels 39.92 MP |
| Video resolution | 7680 x 4320 pixels 33.18 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Laser autofocus (LAF) |
| Phase detection with Dual Pixel Object tracking AF Dual OIS 2160p @ 60 fps 1080p @ 240 fps 720p @ 960 fps HDR10+ video recording | Leica camera Vario-Summilux-H lens 1080p @ 60 fps 720p @ 960 fps |
Ultra-wide camera
Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX563 | - |
| Sensor format | 1/2.55" | 1/2.7" |
| Pixel size | 1.4 µm 0.001400 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal length equivalent (35 mm) | 13 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Field of view | 120 ° | - |
| Image resolution | 12 MP | 20 MP |
| Features | - | Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| - | Laser autofocus |
Telephoto camera
Specifications of the telephoto camera. These cameras are used to capture distant objects by using optical zoom to make them look closer without losing resolution and detail.
| Sensor format | 1/1.76" | 1/4" |
| Pixel size | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2.4 |
| Focal length equivalent (35 mm) | 28 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Field of view | 76 ° | - |
| Image resolution | 64 MP | 8 MP |
| Features | Optical image stabilization | Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Optical image stabilization |
| 3x hybrid optical zoom | Laser autofocus |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS BSI |
| Sensor format | 1/3.24" | - |
| Pixel size | 1.22 µm 0.001220 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 25 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Field of view | 80 ° | - |
| Image resolution | 10 MP | 6016 x 3954 pixels 23.79 MP |
| Video resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | - | 30 fps |
| Features | Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) HDR Autofocus | - |
| Phase detection with Dual Pixel Auto HDR | - |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| 384 kHz / 32-bit AKG audio Dolby Atmos | 384 kHz / 32-bit Dolby Atmos Headphone adapter |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ах) 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz |
| HE80 MiMO 1024-QAM | 2x2 MiMO |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP AVRCP DIP HFP HID HSP LE MAP OPP PAN PBAP | A2DP EDR LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Version | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC VoLTE |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AMR FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV 3GA OGA AWB MID XMF MXMF IMY RTTTL RTX OTA APE DSF DFF | AAC AAC+ AC3 AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | AVI MKV MP4 WMV M4V 3GP 3G2 ASF FLV WEBM | 3GPP AVI DivX Flash Video H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV QuickTime MP4 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Charger output power | 5 V / 5 A | 5 V / 2 A 9 V / 2 A 10 V / 4 A |
| Quick charge technology | - | Huawei Super Charge 2.0 |
| Features | Wireless charging Fast charging Non-removable | Wireless charging Fast charging Non-removable |
| Qi/PMA wireless charging - 15 W Wireless reverse charging - 9 W Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Wireless charging - 15 W |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.796 W/kg | 0.07 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.819 W/kg | 0.57 W/kg |
| Head SAR (USA) | 1.03 W/kg | 0.15 W/kg |
| Body SAR (USA) | 1.35 W/kg | 0.58 W/kg |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | Samsung DeX | Wireless reverse charging |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Exynos | Huawei Mate 20 Pro |
