5G is the next technology frontier and ignoring it is not a wise choice. Did you ever wonder whether you should spend more to buy a 5G-enabled smartphone or stick to 4G for a few years more? It mostly depends on the zone where you live and on your connectivity-related needs. But if you are one of those advanced users who need a 5G phone, you currently have several choices. After Samsung with the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G and Huawei with the Mate 30 Pro 5G, even Xiaomi launched a 5G-enabled flagship in 2019: it is the Mi 9 Pro 5G which even carries a pretty affordable price if we compare it with other 5G phones. Here you will find a specs comparison analyzing their specifications.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
| Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 158.1 x 73.1 x 8.8 mm, 198 g | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm, 196 g | 157.2 x 74.6 x 8.5 mm, 196 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.53 inches, 1176 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3040p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz | Samsung Exynos 9825, octa-core 2.73 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – nano memory card slot | 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – micro SD slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, EMUI 10 | Android 9 Pie, One UI | Android 10, MIUI |
| 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, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 40 + 40 + 8 MP + TOF camera, f/1.6 + f/1.8 + f/2.4 32 MP front camera |
Quad 12 + 12 + 16 MP, f/1.5-1.8-2.4 + f/2.1 + f/2.2 10 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Triple 48 + 12 + 16 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.2 20 MP camera f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4500 mAh, fast charging 40W, Fast wireless charging 27W | 4300 mAh, fast charging 45W, Fast wireless charging 20W | 4000 mAh, fast charging 40W with fast wireless charging 30W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, waterproof IP68, Face ID | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, waterproof IP68, 5G | Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, 5G |
Design
The Horizon display of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G makes its design simply amazing. It is a panel with extremely curved sides which makes you forget the wide notch. Thanks to the curved bezels allowing the presence of a side touch area, Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G does not have any physical key, and this makes it even more attractive. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is a very big phablet and for this reason, it is not comfortable for everyone, but it still comes with a very elegant and innovative design. The punch-hole display makes the bezels very narrow and the overall design is very minimal. Special features: while Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G supports a 3D facial recognition system, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G has the S Pen.
Display
The best display belongs to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G: not only it has the biggest panel, but it even carries the highest resolution: Quad HD+ with 1440 x 3040 pixels. It is also the only device of this trio to support the HDR10+ standard which guarantees a better performance with multimedia content thanks to richer colors and a wide dynamic range. And it even supports the S Pen with Bluetooth integration which can be used for handwriting, drawing and as a remote controller.
Hardware/Software
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G wins the hardware award since it sports the most powerful processor and it has the fastest performance. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset and it comes with up to 12 GB of RAM, which is the perfect couple for every advanced activity. The second place goes to Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ which carries a different chipset depending on the region (either the Snapdragon 855 or the Exynos 9825) paired with 12 GB of RAM. Note that Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has Android 9 Pie out of the box, while its rivals already come with Android 10. The 5G connectivity is better on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G as the Kirin 990 chipset is the first one with an integrated 5G modem and it can reach up to 6.5 Gbps of download speed thanks to mm waves.
Camera
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G is the absolute winner when it comes to cameras. It is equipped with a rear quad camera including two 40 MP sensors, 3x optical zoom, OIS, and a 3D TOF camera. But it loses when it comes to selfies: there, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is a lot more satisfying. If you need a top camera phone, just do not go for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, it lacks OIS and it does not differ so much from the Mi 9.
Battery
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G has the biggest battery and we believe it will last more not only for this reason, but also because it has a very efficient chipset built at 7nm+, and just a Full HD display, unlike the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G. It even has a very fast charging technology and reverse wireless charging.
Price
The starting price of Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G is about €900/$990, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G starts from €1200/$1300 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G costs just €600/$658. At the end of the day, I define Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G a slightly more advanced device for power users due to its better display and the support to S Pen, but Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G offers a better camera experience and likely a longer-lasting battery. Note that this comparison was only based on the specs on the paper as we have to wait for all the devices to hit the market in order to test them thoroughly. Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G loses the comparison (except when it comes to hardware) but it has a higher value for money.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G: PRO and CONS
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
PROS
- Amazing cameras
- Horizon display with side touch
- Big battery
- Reverse wireless charging
- Face ID
CONS
- No Google apps
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
PROS
- Compact design
- Awesome performance
- Affordable price
- Reverse wireless charging
CONS
- Worse cameras
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
PROS
- Amazing and bigger display
- Reverse wireless charging
- S Pen
- Great cameras
- Very nice speakers
CONS
- Price
