Is Huawei faster than Samsung
Samsung or Huawei, which is the best brand of 2021?
The two Asian tech giants compete to convince the world that they are the best option in technology, especially through their smartphones. Both traditionally fought to become the largest manufacturer of the Android software system in Spain, until Google made a decision that fully affected Huawei smartphones worldwide. Although Samsung mobiles continue with their regular relationships with Android, the same is not the case with Huawei devices.
Despite this, Huawei continues to compete with Samsung at the top. Offering new proposals that attract as much attention as the proposals of its rival. In this Shoptize post we are going to compare the advantages and disadvantages of its main mobile phone models, as well as other information to take into account related to technology companies. Our goal is that when in doubt about which is better, Samsung or Huawei, you have a clear vision of which brand best meets your needs.
In what ways does Samsung beat Huawei?
Samsung supports Android
Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google, and that company decided to stop providing its services to the Chinese manufacturer. An unprecedented decision that left millions of users in limbo at the time. The main reason was a political and trade war between the United States and China, which had the owners of the Chinese devices as victims. Regarding Samsung, this remains unchanged and Android continues to be the operating system of its devices.
Users who have a Huawei mobile continue to have access to all the brand's apps, such as: Google Maps, Gmail, Drive, You Tube, among others. In addition to that they will be able to continue using Google Play, the Android app market. The kit of the matter is that current users who own a Huawei will not receive updates to the Android operating system. This translates into less security on the part of the mobile.
In other words, Google will stop giving official support to Huawei for updating and troubleshooting. This means that the performance of the phone will worsen in a matter of slow loading of apps, it will mean a higher battery consumption and a software more vulnerable to hackers. A great fact to take into account and that can play in favor of the Korean brand in our Samsung Vs Huawei duel.
In any case, Huawei has already given an answer to its users and to the people who had in mind to acquire a copy of the brand. One of these responses is the new operating system itself Chinese flag HasmonyOS.
It is true that Samsung, by continuing with Android, offers an operating system known to all and that does not present difficulties. Therefore, if you do not want to leave your comfort zone, Samsung will be the best option.
Samsung wins on storage
In a world dominated by selfies, landscape photos or videos, we need ample storage to store it for a long time, without paying for a cloud service. Samsung provides options with variables more elevated, example is the Galaxy S10 +. There are three versions for sale of this model: 128GB, 512GB and 1024GB. On the other hand, Huawei's flagship model (P30 Pro) stays at 128GB. Going through 256GB and ending with 512GB.
Regarding RAM, the same thing happens: 8 and 12 GB in the case of the South Korean brand and 6 and 8GB in the Chinese brand. An SD memory card can be added to both devices, in the case of the P30 Pro this can reach up to 256GB and in the Samsung device it reaches 512GB.
In conclusion, although it is true that most copies in both marks are between 6-8 GB of RAM, Samsung has models that reach up to the 12 GB of RAM.
If you usually have a large number of files and you are in doubt what better to buy, a Samsung smartphone or a Huawei, it would be better that you opt for the South Korean brand.
In what ways is Huawei better than Samsung?
Huawei offers the best cameras
The Chinese company dedicates a lot of effort to the investigation of the photographic section. The latter could be clearly seen in models like the P30 Pro. This has c uatro cameras to photograph rear of 40 megapixels. The main one was rated, at the time, as the second best camera on the market today.
The latest models of the Chinese titan continue to offer quad cameras and capacities reaching 50 MP. An example of the latter is the Huawei P40 Pro. Its camera is accompanied by the Ultra Vision sensor, which will give your photographs the professionalism they deserve.
Among the other features that make the camera the P40 Pro in one of the most desirable options can mention the zoom of 50x, which highlights unusual and avant - garde character of Huawei. Besides its c AMARA film, ultra wide, of 40 MP and telephoto to 12 MP. As if that weren't enough, the device also offers 3D depth detection. The round of cameras, Samsung Vs Huawei, is in the hands of the Chinese brand.
Huawei wins the battery round, thanks to its "nuclear" battery
In this regard, the answer to the question of whether to choose Samsung or Huawei would be to opt for the Chinese company. Huawei has been surprising its followers in this aspect since the launch of the P30 Pro, the latter came on the market with a battery capable of lasting up to a couple of days without running out with average use. Even reaching up to three or four days if the use is more moderate. In addition, in 30 minutes you can charge up to 70% with the copy of the Chinese brand.
Another important point where Huawei wins again by a landslide is in fast charging. The P30 Pro, mentioned above, is available with a 40W charger. The latter leaves far behind what is offered by equivalent models of the rival company, the Galaxy S10 had 18W.
The last Huawei model to stand out for its great autonomy was the Huawei P40 Lite. Without being a high-end mobile, like the P30 Pro mentioned above, it manages to offer the same level of efficiency (thanks to its 4200 mAh and its 40W fast charge). That's right, Huawei offers mid-range mobiles that reach 42 hours of autonomy and more than 7 hours of screen. The latter using video games or factors that involve high consumption.
Huawei is not only at the forefront when it comes to batteries, but also makes available the high-end level in budget models.
What is our final verdict?
The truth is that although Huawei's options are cheaper than Samsung's, the differences are not great. However, in this regard, keep in mind that Samsung offers up to 300 euros of discount on the S10 +, delivering your old Samsung S8 + terminal through its Samsung Renove service. The brand also has Samsung Care + to protect your mobile for two years. Huawei does not provide the user with these additional services. If you have the S8 + the latter can tip the balance in favor of the South Korean brand.
In short, depending on the utilities you make with your smartphone, it would be good for you to have one or the other. In aspects such as photography, thanks to its zoom settings and high-quality photos in low light, Huawei will not disappoint you. The same applies if you are a user who is constantly on the move and needs a device with autonomy. Copies of Huawei put up to several days active, according to daily use.
On the other hand, if you prioritize storage capacity, Samsung may be a good option. Anyway, remember that with MicroSD cards, the issue of storage is no longer such a priority. For its best relation between quality and price in Shoptize we give the victory to Huawei.
To close, something that we must recognize from both brands is the care and attention they dedicate to their designs. When you buy a smartphone from Huawei or Samung, you buy a product worked down to the smallest detail and that denotes an enviable elegance. Finally, in favor of Samsung we can mention that as it has been in Spain for longer, its customer service is more consolidated.
So far the famous duel has come. We hope we have clarified as many uncertainties as possible and remember that all the models mentioned can be found in Shoptize at a dream price.
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Huawei took a similar approach to Samsung in its flagship phone series for 2020. That meant three models. There's the regular and plus-sized phones as usual, but then another super ultra model.
We might be into the next generation already, but as we've seen for the past couple of years, buying a one year-old flagship phone usually means getting a great phone for less money.
For this comparison we're taking a look atthe P40 Pro, which is to Huawei's P40 series what the Galaxy S20+ is to Samsung's S20 series of smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 128GB (5G)
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Design
- Both IP68 water/dust resistant
- Glass and aluminium build
- Huawei: double camera cutout on front
- Samsung: single camera cutout
Samsung and Huawei take very similar approaches to design and build when it comes to smartphones, so it's no surprise here that the two are similar again. In short: it's glass and metal sandwiches all round.
While there are subtle differences, the approach to the phone appearance is much the same. That's to say that the glass on the front and the back curves towards the edges slightly, helping the front and back surface blend into the edges, making them more ergonomic than if they were just flat edges.
There's a subtle difference in size and dimensions, but not a huge amount. At least, not enough to make it a key buying decision maker.
Both devices are tested and certified to the same levels of water and dust resistance too, complying with IP68 certification. In real every day use, that essentially means it'll survive most of the usual contacts with water: rain, spills, accidental drops. Just don't try taking them scuba diving.
AS for finishes or colours, there's yet again a similar approach. You'll get differing shades and finishes of white, black, blue and pink from both manufacturers, with Huawei offering frosted glass finishes in a couple of variants too.
On the front, both phones have skinny bezels and hole-punch cutouts for selfie cameras, but the approach is subtly different. Huawei's bezel appears to be slimmer, but the hole punch camera is more of an obstruction in the top corner than the slinky single cutout on Samsung's phone.
Display
- S20+: 6.7-inch AMOLED panel
- P40 Pro: 6.58-inch OLED panel
- S20+: QuadHD+ 1440 x 3200 resolution
- P40 Pro: 1200 x 2640 resolution
- S20+: 120Hz refresh rate (at 1080p)
- P40 Pro: 90Hz refresh rate
There are similarites between the two phones when it comes to display size and resolution, which isn't surprising given the similarities in phone size. Samsung has a screen measuring 6.7-inches diagonally, where Huawei has gone with a 6.58-inch panel. That means, realistically there's not a lot of difference in screen real estate.
There is some difference in maximum resolution from the displays, but in daily life it's unlikely you'll be able to tell much of a difference. Samsung went with the standard QuadHD+, which means 1440 pixels across and - due to its length - 3200 pixels vertically. Huawei has 1200 x 2640, but that still means it's very sharp. It's over 400 pixels per inch in terms of density.
Another thing to consider is that Samsung - at time of writing - makes you choose betwen having this full resolution or having its 120Hz refresh rate. If you want faster, smoother animations, you have to choose the fullHD resolution which is obviously less than Huawei's standard resolution, which can display at 90Hz.
Again, for the average user, we don't think you'd notice a tonne of difference between 120Hz and 90Hz refresh, not unless your a gamer with a keen eye for smoothness.
Camera
- S20+: 12MP primary, 64MP 3x telephoto, 12MP ultra-wide
- P40 Pro: 50MP primary, 40MP 5x telephoto, 12MP ultra-wide
As is seemingly customary for 2020, the two phones both have three main cameras, each offering a different focal length. There's a regular wide camera, ultra wide and telephoto, but there are significant differences in sensor makeup and capability. From the looks of things, there's one winner here: Huawei.
A big plus for Huawei is its primary sensor which is a 50-megapixels. The important thing here is the size, it's much larger than Samsung's. At 1/1.28 inches it's one of the largest sensors ever put in a smartphone, and dwarfs the 1/1.76-inch sensor on the Samsung. The size means it's got the capability to bring in more light, offer better colour reproduction and dynamic range.
By default it uses pixel pinding to combine four pixels into one and create a 12.5-megapixel image, which is similar to the 12-megapixel size of the Samsung image.
The telephoto camera also appears to be more impressive than Samsung's, and can apparently offer 5x optical zoom effect, compared to the 3x optical offered by Samsung. Both will zoom further digitally. Ultra-wide cameras are pretty much the same on both.
Hardware and performance
- S20+: Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865
- P40 Pro: Kirin 990
- Both 5G as standard
- S20+: 4,500mAh battery
- P40 Pro: 4,200mAh battery
- S20+: 12GB RAM
- P40 Pro: 8GB RAM
It's safe to say that both of these phones offer top performance when it comes to every day speed and power. Huawei, as always, has its own custom processor which has eight cores and 5G modem incorporated.
It's similar in the most essential ways to the Samsung processor, whether you get the Exynos or Snapdragon powered version. Where you'll see difference is in RAM and storage availability.
As for battery power, we're looking at a 4,500mAh battery on the Samsung versus a 4,200mAh battery on the Huawei. So again, not tonnes of difference in the numbers here. At least not enough to make a radical difference.
Samsung also puts more RAM into its phones, offering 12GB on the S20+, versus the 8GB on Huawei's.
What tends to make a big difference to battery and performance is usually software and optimisations done there, and Huawei has long been the champion of efficiency. We suspect it'll be a similar case here.
When they run flat, there's only one winner in terms of refilling speeds: Huawei. It has both 40W wired and 40W wireless charging, which will likely fill the entire battery within around an hour. Samsung ships the phone with a 25W adapter, which is obviously slower than the Huawei, and the wireless charging maxes out at 15W.
Price
While the two phones are similar in a lot of departments, the Galaxy S20+ is the more expensive of the two. In truth, both are pretty pricey. Samsung's is available with prices starting from 999, which gets you the 128GB model.
Huawei has opted to charge 899 for its P40 Pro, which is 100 less than the S20+. It's available from 7 April.
Conclusion
When it comes to pure hardware and performance each phone has its plusses here. Samsung has the sharper display, and bigger battery, but Huawei has much faster charging and more impressive camera capabilities. Samsung has the higher resolution screen, and it also has arguably the ultimate trump card: proper Android.
Huawei is still in a position where it has to develop software that doesn't include Play Services like the Play Store, Google Maps and Google Pay. However, it's been working hard on its own alternatives, and is starting to turn things around. It has Petal Maps for maps, apps being added to the AppGallery every day and strong partners like BBC and Unity for its media and games services.
Even installing apps using downloadable APKs is easier now thanks to the existence of Petal Search, although for those apps you still can't have automatic updates.
