The high range of 2020 has among its main exponents the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Huawei Mate 30 , two mobiles with the best configuration, although we can doubt when choosing one or the other. To leave doubts we will face each and every one of the aspects that complete the hardware and software of both smartphones.
The highlight of the newly introduced Samsung Galaxy S20 is its available model with 5G that we also find for the Huawei Mate 30, which increases its price, in addition to the great leap of quality that we have seen in its cameras. On the other hand, the Huawei Mate 30 can now easily install Google apps , a reason to keep in mind until the Huawei operating system and its services see the light.
Design and screen with big differences
In the construction of both smartphones we will not find a difference, since both have opted for glass and aluminum alloy to complete these equipment. In the back the camera module of the Huawei Mate 30 is circular and in the rectangular Galaxy S20. Although its size is different, it is not much larger in the Huawei Mate 30 with its 6.62 inches and its OLED screen in FullHD + resolution. The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S20 on the other hand is 6.2 inches AMOLED and with a resolution that we can adjust to a maximum of WQHD +.
Both terminals have a slight curvature at their sides, although we have to highlight the Samsung Galaxy s20 by incorporating a screen up to 120 Hz that will give us a different experience in games and certain applications. The HDR10 is present in both, but Samsung in its latest model that improves the results a bit more when watching Netflix and other content on the mobile.
Processor and configuration
Its configuration is composed of two of the most powerful processors on the market, manufactured in 7 nanometers . The Samsung is the Exynos 990 that promises to give us very good results with a clock frequency that reaches 2.73 GHz, in turn the Kirin 990 does the same with a frequency that reaches 2.86 Ghz. In none of them we will have problems even with the most demanding games.
The configuration of both models is very different, where Samsung allows us to choose between 8 or 12 GB of RAM and in the Huawei Mate 30 we only have an option with 8 GB of type LPDDR4X, a step below that of Samsung. The storage of both is 128 GB but Samsung adds support for MicroSD cards with up to 1 TB of memory, to which Huawei offers up to 256 GB in MicroSD or NM Card.
The best cameras on the market
If you are looking for a device with good cameras, the Samsung Galaxy wants to show us what it is capable of with its 12 Mpx in the main f / 1.8 aperture, accompanied by 12 Mpx in the wide angle and finally 64 Mpx for a telephoto lens that will allow us to obtain a 3x optical and digital zoom that reaches 30 magnifications.
Although the Huawei Mate 30 was released before the market, it is not far behind to include a main lens of 40 Mpx with f / 1.6 aperture next to the super wide angle with 12 Mpx and an 8 Mpx telephoto lens that promises a 3x optical zoom and a digital 30 increases that will not disappoint when combined with Huawei’s artificial intelligence.
Its selfies cameras are integrated differently on its screen, on the one hand the Galaxy S20 through a hole in the screen and a resolution of 10 Mpx and aperture f / 2.0, comparing it with the notch of the Huawei Mate 30 and its 24 Mpx lens and f / 2.0 aperture. The Samsung Galaxy S20 allows you to record with its rear cameras in an 8K resolution with digital optical stabilizer, while the Huawei does the same in a 4K resolution.
Batteries with fast charging and full connectivity
Starting with the 4,000 mAh of the Samsung Galaxy S20, with a fast charge of 25W to face a large screen with many features. On the other hand, the Huawei Mate 30 has a slightly higher battery of 4,200 mAh with a fast charge of 40W although with a lower screen of lower resolution, so the consumption will be very similar. Both high-end smartphones have wireless charging, but only the Samsung Galaxy S20 with reversible charging.
Its connectivity is well equipped in both models by offering us an option with 5G and adding USB Type C, Bluetooth 5 LE, screen fingerprint reader in addition to IP68 resistance against water and dust
Android and its customization layer
Android 10 is present in both models since they went on the market, although its personalization layer is very different and offers very proven results. One UI 2.0 from Samsung has a more modern aesthetic, which we can call as more European. Meanwhile EMUI 10 offers us countless options and customization settings for us to decide what we want.
The two layers of customization work perfectly, although EMUI offers more additions and performs battery management compared to the One UI still cannot compete.
Prices and conclusions
The base option of the Samsung Galaxy S20 can be found for 909 euros, while the Huawei Mate 30 can be purchased for a price of 658 euros although there are currently no units left in stock. A difference of more than 200 euros where we have to ask whether the technology leap and what the Samsung Galaxy S20 proposes deserves this disbursement.
The cameras do offer a plus, with more complete options and a screen with better features . If we add to this the reversible load that we can use with the Galaxy Buds + and its customization layer convinces us, the option is decided for the Samsung proposal even if it involves a larger outlay that we can thank in the long run.
Finally we leave you the comparative table so you can see all its specifications and draw your own conclusions before buying one of them.
| – | Samsung Galaxy S20 | Huawei Mate 30 |
|---|---|---|
| screen | 6.2 inches Dynamic AMOLED WQHD + (3,200 x 1,440) 20: 9/563 dpi / 120 Hz / HDR10 + | 6.62 inch Horizon OLED, FullHD +, 1080 x 2340 pixels 18.4: 9 / HDR10 |
| Size and weight | 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm / 163 grams | 160.8 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm / 196 grams |
| Processor | Exynos 990 (7nm / octa-core) running at 2.73 GHz | Kirin 990 (7nm / octa-core) running at 2.86 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB UFS 3.0 + microSD up to 1 TB | 128 GB + MicroSD and 256 GB NM Card |
| Camera | – Rear: triple 12 MP (main) f / 1.8 OIS + 12 MP (wide angle) f / 2.2 + 64 MP (telephoto) f / 2.0 with 3X optical digital zoom, 30X digital, OIS. 8K video recording – Front: 10 MP f / 2.0 |
– Rear camera: Triple 16 MP super wide angle ƒ / 2.2 + 40 MP f / 1.6, OIS + 8 MP f / 2.4 telephoto, 3x optical zoom, 5x hybrid, 30x digital, OIS. – 24 MP front, ƒ / 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 5G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, fingerprint reader, IP68 | WiFi a / b / g / n / ac dual band, NFC, FM Radio, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, Bluetooth 5 LE, fingerprint reader on screen, IP68 |
| YOU | One UI based on Android 10 | Android 10 (EMUI 10) |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh with 25W fast charging, wireless and reversible | 4,200 mAh with fast 40W and 27W wireless charging |
| Price | From 909 euros | From 685 euros |
