Which one is best for you?
Samsung has long been celebrated for its outstanding screen technology, and the S9+ exemplifies this with a stunning Super AMOLED display that takes up 90% of its front. Its 12-megapixel dual camera excels in low light thanks to a f/1.5 wide aperture setting which allows much more light to reach the sensor.
Huawei’s flagship also has an OLED screen, although perhaps not as sumptuous as the Samsung’s. However, the P20 Pro wows with its sophisticated and versatile Leica triple lens snapper, giving results you might expect from a professional camera.
Both phones have hefty batteries, offering wireless and adaptive fast charging. Both are powerful, with 6GB of RAM and lots of storage space. Both have stereo speakers for improved sound reproduction, but only the Samsung retains the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Both these 2018 flagships exemplify the best in phone technology, with each manufacturer playing to their strengths. You can’t go wrong with either.
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Huawei
P20 Pro
Take perfect pictures with the world’s first 40-megapixel Leica triple camera smartphone, powered by AI
Get closer up to your subject without losing detail with the 5x Hybrid Zoom
Power the AI-driven battery faster with cutting-edge SuperCharge technology
Experience extraordinary graphics on the 6.1-inch OLED FullView display, with brilliant colours and high contrast
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Samsung
Galaxy S9 Plus
Take stunning images in any light and create pro effects with ease with Dual Aperture and 2x optical zoom lenses
Turn your selfie into an animated emoji and discover a new way to share your stories
Point the camera to discover more about the world around you with Bixby Vision
Stretch time and capture moments in vivid detail with Super Slow-mo video mode
| Name | P20 Pro | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
Buy the P20 Pro |
Buy the Galaxy S9+ |
| Display | 6.1 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Size and weight |
Height: 155 mm Width: 73.9 mm Depth: 7.8 mm Weight: 180 grams |
Height: 158.1 mm Width: 73.8 mm Depth: 8.5 mm Weight: 189 grams |
| Rear camera | 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP | Dual 12 MP |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP |
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10 nm) | Octa-core Exynos 9810 |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Buy now | Buy the P20 Pro | Buy the Galaxy S9+ |