Honor View 20 The Honor View 20 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 980 (7 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.4" · 156.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.18 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Chipset Kirin 980 (7 nm)
RAM 6GB | 8GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 48 MP · Panorama
⚖️ Compare With
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Smooth Kirin 980 (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓ 6.4" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
✓ 5G capable for fast cellular data
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, December. Released 2018, December
Also Known As
Also known as Huawei Honor V20 in China
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 980 (7 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Magic UI 4.0
RAM
6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
398 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@960fps, (gyro-EIS)
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,000 mAh
Adequate for moderate use
Type
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging
22.5W wired, 55% in 30 min (International) 18W wired (India)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
180g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
156.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.18 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Saphire Blue, Phantom Blue, Phantom Red, Midnight Black
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Honor View 20 support 5G?› No, the Honor View 20 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Honor View 20 have NFC?› Yes, the Honor View 20 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Honor View 20 support wireless charging?› No, the Honor View 20 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Honor View 20 support fast charging?› Yes, up to 5W (22.5W wired, 55% in 30 min (International) 18W wired (India)).
Does the Honor View 20 have expandable storage?› No, the Honor View 20 does not support a memory card.
Does the Honor View 20 support dual SIM?› The Honor View 20 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Honor View 20 have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Honor View 20 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Honor View 20 have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Honor View 20 ship with?› The Honor View 20 ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Magic UI 4.0.
What type of USB port does the Honor View 20 use?› The Honor View 20 uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG.
Does the Honor View 20 support Wi-Fi 7?› The Honor View 20 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Honor View 20 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Honor View 20 has 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
