With all those Pro, Plus and Max variants out there, sometimes there is not enough attention given to the vanilla versions of Android flagships. But despite they are not the most advanced variants, they are often better deals in terms of value for money. Here you can find a specs comparison between the vanilla version of the latest flagship line-ups released by Samsung, Huawei, and Apple. We will try to let you understand which device is the best value for money top-tier flagship for your needs between the vanilla Huawei Mate 30, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and iPhone 11.
Huawei Mate 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Apple iPhone 11
| Huawei Mate 30 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Apple iPhone 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 160.8 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm, 196 g | 151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm, 168 g | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm, 194 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.62 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), Dynamic AMOLED | 6.1 inches, 828 x 1792p (HD+), Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz | Samsung Exynos 9825, octa-core 2.73 GHz | Apple A13 Bionic, hexa-core 2.65 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – nano memory card slot | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, EMUI 10 | Android 9 Pie, One UI | iOS 13 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 40 + 16 + 8 MP camera, f/2.2 + f/2.4 24 MP front camera |
Triple 12 + 12 + 16 MP, f/1.5-1.8-2.4 + f/2.1 + f/2.2 10 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 12 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4200 mAh, fast charging 40W, Fast wireless charging 27W | 3500 mAh, fast charging 25W, Fast wireless charging 12W | 3046 mAh, fast charging 18W with Qi wireless charging |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, splashproof | Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, waterproof IP68 | Dual SIM slot, waterproof IP68, Face ID |
Design
If we talk about design and build quality, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and iPhone 11 are superior to the Huawei Mate 30. They come with sturdier bodies which boast the IP68 resistance for water and dust resistant. iPhone 11 is the most compact one, but its big notch may not be the best for everyone. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 features a higher screen-to-body ratio and a notch-less punch-hole display, as well as a clean glass back and a slot for the S Pen which is another added value for productivity users.
Display
Despite it is just an LCD panel and not an OLED screen, the display of the iPhone 11 is the most interesting one. It boasts a very high brightness (625 nits), the HDR10 and Dolby Vision technology for outstanding color reproduction, and a high 120 Hz refresh ratio. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s display is all but disappointing as it is HDR10+ compliant and supports the S Pen and an in-display fingerprint reader. Huawei Mate 30 offers a wider diagonal but not better quality.
Hardware/Software
With its Apple A13 Bionic chipset, internal storage up to 256 GB and the wonderful iOS software optimization, iPhone 11 offers blazing speeds and constant stability. There is no challenge for its rivals: it is the best device when it comes to performance. But the iPhone 11 does not come with 5G connectivity, while both Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Huawei Mate 30 have 5G variants (they are more expensive than the LTE ones). Huawei Mate 30 comes with Android 10 out of the box, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is still based on Android 9 Pie.
Camera
It is still too early to make a camera comparison between Huawei Mate 30, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and iPhone 11. While the first made its debut yesterday, the iPhone 11 just hitten the shelves. On the paper, Huawei Mate 30 has the most interesting camera hardware, but camera hardware is not everything. Unlike its opponents, iPhone 11 lacks an ultrawide camera.
Battery
With a 4200 mAh battery and its chipset built at 7 nm+, we believe that Huawei Mate 30 will offer the longest battery life. It even boasts the fastest wired charging technology of the trio and the fastest wireless charging technology ever seen on a phone. iPhone 11 has an average 3046 mAh but it still offers a long battery life. Even Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is all but disappointing, but we do not believe they will match Huawei Mate 30 in any scenario.
Price
Huawei Mate 30 and iPhone 11 made their debut with €800/$880 (Asia) and €839/$699 (Global) price tags, respectively, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10 starts from €950/$1045 globally. Due to its bigger battery, amazing cameras, and optional 5G support, Huawei Mate 30 looks like a more interesting device at the end of the day (on the paper), but we can give you a definitive opinion only after testing all of them accurately. If you are a productivity user, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may be more suitable for your needs due to the presence of S Pen.
Huawei Mate 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Apple iPhone 11: PRO and CONS
Huawei Mate 30
PROS
- Amazing cameras
- Bigger battery
- 5G (optional with integrated modem)
- Reverse wireless charging
- Fastest charging
CONS
- Bigger dimensions
Apple iPhone 11
PROS
- Awesome 120 Hz display
- More compact
- Face ID
- Waterproof
- Great performance
CONS
- IPS display
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
PROS
- Amazing display
- Reverse wireless charging
- S Pen
- 5G (optional)
- Great cameras
- Waterproof
CONS
- Average battery
