Huawei P30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei P30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Huawei P30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 | $599 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,200 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 40W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.47 in | 6.7 in |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 192 g | 198 g |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 |
Summary: Huawei P30 Pro is ahead on wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Huawei P30 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Huawei P30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR10 | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.47 inches, 102.8 cm2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 112.0 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density) | 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~502 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified (likely Gorilla Glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
Platform
| Huawei P30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm) | Exynos 9820 (8 nm) - Global or Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos 9820 or Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - Snapdragon 855 |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP10 | Mali-G76 MP12 - Exynos 9820 or Adreno 640 - Snapdragon 855 |
Memory
| Huawei P30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot) | — |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Huawei P30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 40 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS (RYYB sensor); 20 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), PDAF; 8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom; TOF 3D, (depth sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom; 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), Super Steady video; TOF 3D camera |
| Features | Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps | 4K@60fps (no EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei P30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | — |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF; TOF 3D camera |
Battery
| Huawei P30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 40W wired, 70% in 30 min (advertised); 15W wireless (Qi/PMA); 2.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired (Super Fast Charging), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 9W reverse wireless |
Body
| Huawei P30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (6.22 x 2.89 x 0.33 in) | 162.6 x 77.1 x 7.9 mm (6.40 x 3.04 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Huawei P30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| Huawei P30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, March 26 | February 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, March 26 | Released April 2019 (South Korea), May 2019 (US), June 2019 (UK) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Huawei P30 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S10 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G — 4,200 mAh for the Huawei P30 Pro versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G.
Which is lighter, Huawei P30 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S10 5G?
Huawei P30 Pro — 192 g for the Huawei P30 Pro versus 198 g for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G.
Which is newer, Huawei P30 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S10 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G — Mar 2019 for the Huawei P30 Pro versus Apr 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G.
Is the Huawei P30 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G rated higher?
We rate the Huawei P30 Pro 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G 8/10.