Overall Score
59.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#3120)59.3
Performance(#2384)64.8
Camera(#2365)44.9
Display(#4925)70.5
Battery(#8573)43.5
Build(#452)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor 20S
Short Review
- The Honor 20S features a sleek design with glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 154.3 x 74 x 7.9 mm and weighing 172 grams.
- Its 6.26-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 412 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Kirin 810 chipset, the phone delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens, capable of recording video at 1080p, while the 32 MP front camera excels in selfies.
- The 3750 mAh battery supports 20W charging but does not offer wireless charging.
- Running on Android 9.0 with Magic 2.1, the software experience is smooth but may not include the latest features.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in Black, Blue, and White colors, but lacks water resistance and a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Honor 20S combines a stylish design with competent hardware and camera capabilities.
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 810 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MP6
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3750 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details20W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions154.3 x 74 x 7.9 mm (6.07 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight172 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / 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), Magic 2.1
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), Magic 2.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo