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| Global Score | |
| 76.1 | 90.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Huawei |
| Android 10 | Android 10 |
| 2020-06-29 | 2020-10-22 |
| 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches | 6.41 x 2.97 x 0.36 inches |
| 6.81 ounces | 7.48 ounces |
| Black | Black and Mystic silver |
| Plastic and Plastic | Aluminum and Glass |
| $ 194.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.8 inches |
| 1600 x 720 pixels | 2772 x 1334 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 270 pixels per inch | 452 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Mediatek Helio P35 chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9000 chipset |
| Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A77 and Arm Cortex-A55, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 3130 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| PowerVR GE8320 GPU | Mali G78 MP24 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.81 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 9.84 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 50.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| -- | 23.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.78 inches (1/1.28") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.35 | 12.43 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4400mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 6.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Huawei Mate 40 Pro is better than the Galaxy A21, getting a global score of 90.9 against 76.1. Both of these devices come with the same Android 10 OS (operating system), so you shouldn't notice any differences in that aspect. Although it's the best we are comparing here, it must be noted that it is also a little heavier and thicker.
Huawei Mate 40 Pro has a better looking display than Galaxy A21, because it has a way better 1334 x 2772px resolution, a little bit bigger screen and a lot greater screen pixels density. The Huawei Mate 40 Pro counts with a superior memory to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with more internal memory.
Huawei Mate 40 Pro has a little faster processing unit than Galaxy A21, and although they both have a Octa-Core CPU, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro also has more RAM memory. The Huawei Mate 40 Pro features a little longer battery performance than Samsung Galaxy A21, because it has 4400mAh of battery capacity instead of 4000mAh.
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro features a lot better camera than Galaxy A21, because although it has a tinier camera aperture which is not favorable for shooting pictures in poorly lited environments, it also counts with a lot better 3840x2160 video definition, a much bigger sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a back-facing camera with way more MP.
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