The Huawei P20 was launched on April 6, 2018, as part of Huawei’s flagship lineup, complementing the P20 Pro. It featured a 5.8-inch IPS LCD display with slim bezels, premium glass and aluminum construction, and a water-repellent coating, making it both elegant and durable.
Powered by the Kirin 970 processor, paired with up to 6GB of RAM, the Huawei P20 delivered strong performance for multitasking and gaming. Its key highlight was the dual Leica camera system, designed to produce stunning low-light photography and high-quality video. A 3400mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging further supported long-lasting daily use.
Huawei P20 Full Phone Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced March 2018, Released April 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body | 149.1 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm, 165 g, Glass front/back, Aluminum frame, Water-repellent coating |
| SIM | Single Nano-SIM / Dual Nano-SIM |
| Display | 5.8″ IPS LCD, 1080 x 2240 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio, ~429 ppi density |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 |
| Chipset | Kirin 970 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP12 |
| Memory | 64GB/128GB, 4GB/6GB RAM, UFS 2.1, no card slot |
| Main Camera | Dual: 12 MP f/1.8 wide + 20 MP B/W f/1.6, Leica optics, Laser AF, OIS, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@960fps (slow motion) |
| Selfie Camera | 24 MP f/2.0 wide, 1080p@30fps video |
| Sound | Loudspeaker, no 3.5mm jack, 32-bit/384kHz audio |
| Comms | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO, NFC, USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 3400mAh, non-removable, 22.5W fast charging |
| Colors | Twilight, Black, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold |
| Models | EML-L09, EML-L29, EML-AL00, EML-TL00, others |
| Price | About 330 EUR |
Design and Display
The Huawei P20 showcased a 5.8-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2240 pixels. The slim bezels and reflective glass back gave it a modern, premium look. Its water-repellent coating added practicality for daily use.
Camera
Equipped with a dual Leica rear camera setup, the phone combined a 12MP wide lens and a 20MP monochrome sensor to capture sharp and vibrant images. It supported 4K video recording and super-slow-motion at 960fps, while the 24MP selfie camera ensured clear portrait shots.
Performance
The Kirin 970 chipset, backed by up to 6GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 storage, provided smooth multitasking and responsive performance. While it lacked expandable storage, the 128GB option offered ample space for most users.
Battery and Charging
The 3400mAh battery ensured reliable daily endurance, complemented by 22.5W Huawei SuperCharge for quick top-ups, making it a strong performer in its class.
Durability
Built with glass and aluminum materials, the Huawei P20 balanced elegance with sturdiness. Its water-repellent coating offered protection against accidental splashes, though it was not fully waterproof.
