Overall Score
52.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#2029)52.5
Performance(#2604)76.4
Camera(#766)84.5
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4165)26.4
Build(#947)78.7
Connectivity(#2200)64.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei P20
Short Review
- The Huawei P20 features a sleek design with glass front and back, an aluminum frame, and dimensions of 149.1 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm, weighing 165g.
- Its 5.8-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2240 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 429 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 970 chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and comes with options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance.
- The dual rear camera setup includes a 12 MP wide lens with OIS and a 20 MP monochrome sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 24 MP front camera supports high-quality selfies.
- The 3400mAh battery supports 22.5W fast charging but lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 8.1 with EMUI 9.1, it is upgradable to Android 9.0.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1.
- Special features include a variety of color options like Twilight and Midnight Blue, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
- However, it does not support 5G or include a headphone jack.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018, April 06
Announced2018, March 27
DescriptionVersions: EML-L09C, EML-L29C (Global); EML-AL00, EML-TL00 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size5.8"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2240 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 970 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP12
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, OIS20 MP B/W, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7", PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details22.5W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions149.1 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm (5.87 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Weight165 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ColorsTwilight, Black, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass