Huawei P20
The Huawei P20 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 970 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Kirin 970 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 429 PPI screen
✓5.8" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 165g — easy to carry
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 970 (10 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
429 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
3,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Weight
165g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
149.1 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm (5.87 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors
Twilight, Black, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold
