Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Huawei P20 Pro

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 is finally here, and it’s a magnificent tour de force, representing everything a 2018 Android flagship needs to be. While it’s fresh out of the gate, we had the chance to pair it up against one of the marketplace’s seasoned veterans. The Huawei P20 Pro has a long-lasting battery, super-smooth performance, and an incredible triple-lens camera.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9	Huawei P20 Pro
Size	161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8mm (6.37 x 3 x 0.35 inches)	155 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm (6.1 x 2.91 x 0.31 inches)
Weight	201 grams (7.09 ounces)	180 grams (6.35 ounces)
Screen size	6.4-inch Super AMOLED	6.1-inch OLED display
Screen resolution	2,960 x 1440 pixels (516 pixels per inch)	2,240 x 1,080 pixels (408 pixels-per-inch)
Operating system	Samsung Experience UI (over Android 8.1 Oreo)	Emotion UI 8.1 (over Android 8.1 Oreo)
Storage space	128GB (with 6GB of RAM), 512GB (with 8GB of RAM)	128GB
MicroSD card slot	Yes, up to 2TB	No
Tap-to-pay services	Google Pay, Samsung Pay	Google Pay
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845	Kirin 970
RAM	6GB (with 128GB storage), 8GB (with 512GB storage)	6GB
Camera	Dual 12MP (with OIS) and 12MP zoom (with OIS) rear, variable aperture, 8MP front	Triple lens 40MP, 20MP, & 8MP rear, 24MP front
Video	2,160p at 60 frames per second, 1,080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fps	2,160p at 30 frames per second, 1,080p at 30 fps, 720p at 960 fps
Bluetooth version	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 4.2
Ports	3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C	USB-C
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Water resistance	IP68	IP67
Battery	4,000mAh QuickCharge 2.0 Qi wireless charging	4,000mAh Huawei SuperCharge fast-charging
App Marketplace	Google Play Store	Google Play Store
Network support	T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint	T-Mobile, AT&T
Colors	Ocean Blue, Lavender Purple	Black, Blue, Pink Gold, Twilight
Buy from	Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Samsung	Huawei, Amazon
Review score	Hands-on review	4.5 out of 5 stars