Overall Score
60.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#2774)60.0
Performance(#2082)64.8
Camera(#1413)47.9
Display(#3437)70.5
Battery(#4738)43.5
Build(#106)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor 20
Short Review
- The Honor 20 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, and weighs 174g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 6.26-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 412 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, the phone delivers robust performance through its octa-core CPU and options of 6GB or 8GB RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, a 16 MP ultrawide lens, and two 2 MP sensors for macro and depth, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 32 MP front camera enhances selfie quality, although optical image stabilization is absent.
- The 3750 mAh battery supports 22.5W fast charging, providing decent longevity without wireless charging.
- Running on Android 9.0 with Magic UI 4.0, it is upgradable to Android 10, offering a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, including Midnight Black and Sapphire Blue.
- Overall, the Honor 20 combines solid performance, a capable camera, and a stylish design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.26"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~412 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 980 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP10
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1"2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3750 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details22.5W wired, 50% in 24 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions154.3 x 74 x 7.9 mm (6.07 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight174 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMidnight Black, Sapphire Blue, Icelandic white, Phantom Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Magic UI 4.0
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Magic UI 4.0
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo