Huawei P20
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 24 MPix f/2.0, Videos @2160p/30fps, Videos @720p/960fps
Price comparison
Average of 55 scores (from 102 reviews)
Reviews for the Huawei P20
Insider tip? The Huawei P20 is 250 Euros cheaper than its sibling Huawei P20 Pro, but its Leica dual-camera is basically on par and the hardware is just as powerful. How does the 5.8-inch device compete with other high-end rivals?
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The follow-up to the P10 has plenty of high points, not least the camera and hardware, but the Huawei P20 doesn’t quite have enough to compete with 2018’s best flagships. It seems the much better P20 Pro is doing that instead.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 is a phone we can recommend with hardly any reservations. It lacks a headphone jack and waterproofing, but aside from that is one of the best phones of 2018.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
Checking out Vodafone’s best selling plan for the Huawei P20 reveal that the smartphone was available for £36 per month following an initial £10 upfront payment. For this you get 4GB of Data plus unlimited minutes and text. Also included is Vodafone Global Roaming and three months free trial of Internet security software, namely Vodafone Secure Net. This latter feature will then be available for £1 per month. The Huawei P20 is well worth considering.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/23/2018
Rating: price: 80% performance: 00% workmanship: 80%
Source: Htxt Africa Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 finds itself an unfortunate position. Despite featuring a good display, great camera, and solid all-round experience, the P20 Pro is better by every measure, and does not cost all that much more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Guys Archive.org version
After these first few days, using the Huawei P20 has shown me that it is an excellent phone. Naturally, Huawei focused more on the Pro version, but this standard version can beneficially support many consumers. I can already tell I will be enjoying this phone, especially after I can spend a whole day personalizing it without having work interrupt me. Our full review will be available in a couple of weeks, and other articles may arrive soon as well. See you soon.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2018
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 Series is a leap forward from an Industrial Design point of view, and the P20 Pro is an excellent representative of the new family. The new design is elegant, but packs an impressive battery capacity at the same time. The thinness comes at the expense of an internal wireless charging system, but we can overlook this because it charges so fast over USB-C.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Cool Smartphone Archive.org version
Being a bit of a camera phone geek, I went into this review often comparing the P20 to the more expensive P20 version. That wasn’t really fair, so I took a step back and looked at this as its own device with own specs and wanted to forget the Pro version all together.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 86% display: 84% mobility: 90% workmanship: 88%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
If you have a deep interest in photography, the tri-camera-packing Huawei P20 Pro is the smartphone for you. But, if like most customers, you’re after a handset that offers fantastic build quality and high-end performance for a price that compared to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and iPhone X won’t break the bank, then look no further than the Huawei P20. It certainly won’t disappoint.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
While the Huawei P20 can't beat its bigger brother, it has much to offer. The camera hardware performs very well, while the improved Huawei software manages to take these images from average to outstanding. It is a great camera phone at its price, unless you are a pixel peeper who really needs the best.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Mirror Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 doesn't really bring anything new to the smartphone party but it does do all that's required of it with a pinch of style and minimum fuss.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
The latest offering from Huawei a company that around two years ago was not heard of outside China, now they have Samsung and Apple worried with their technology and quality at a lower price than their competitors high end offerings.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro are hard to judge in terms of overall devices. Compared to last year’s P10 series, we see upgrades across the board in terms of design, performance, battery and camera. But what matters is the comparison to the competing devices as well, and there things are a little less evident.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2018
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
The P series is improving and the P20 is an impressive device, but its still behind the likes of Apple and Samsung and having made the Pro so vastly superior, Huawei leaves us to wonder why you should buy the P20.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Tech Nave Archive.org version
If you like taking photos but don’t need the water resistance or triple rear cameras of the Huawei P20 Pro, then the Huawei P20 is an excellent cameraphone by itself. In fact, it feels like how the 1st Kirin 970 smartphone should have been due to its sleek, compact and more easy to hold design, stunning looks and great performance. The AI-assisted still shots and other AI features make the P20 worth a lot more than the parts themselves and practically everything (gaming, design, battery, calls, connectivity, etc.) works superbly.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2018
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Huawei's attractive P20 phone combines an eye-catching iridescent body with intriguing AI-powered camera tricks.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Yugatech Archive.org version
Overall, the Huawei P20 is a solid flagship — unique and beautiful in its own way. Huawei has shown it has the chops to consistently produce great flagship-level devices and the P20 is a great example of this.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2018
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 cuts some luxuries, but delivers similarly spectacular low-light photos of the Pro model.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
A fantastic high-end smartphone for everyone except the select few who will be happy to pay the extra for the P20 Pro’s 3x optical zoom.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
By now, we are almost used to the cliche “Chinese knock-offs”: we see cheap iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods and basically everything Apple knock-offs as soon as new products launch.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
So as much as the P20 is a phone with an admirable screen, camera and all-round performance, it doesn’t distinguish itself enough to go toe-to-toe with them. Hence it’s a hell of a lot cheaper than the iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy S9 and company when bought on contract. If you’d prefer the spare cash in your pocket to a more innovative phone, then the Huawei P20 is well worth your consideration.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 is a phone we can recommend with hardly any reservations. It lacks a headphone jack and waterproofing, but aside from that is one of the best phones of 2018.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is a long lasting solid smartphone and the P20 brings all of those experiences in a slightly smaller form factor. However, the Mate 10 Pro has that excellent rear fingerprint sensor and a larger battery so it may be a better choice for the enterprise. In either case, you can pick up an excellent competitor to Samsung for $650 to 750.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 comes from a well-established flagship breed, which has never disappointed us. The focus on the camera this year didn't tip the scales against other features such as design and display. The P20 is as stunningly beautiful as it is powerful. And while the notched screen isn't everybody's favorite, it is the top pick of the season, and we can't argue with people's choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: T3 Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 is a beautiful phone, that's for sure. It's a shame that it doesn't have the innovative camera found in the P20 Pro. Oh, and it looks like an iPhone X – that may put off some.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The P20 is great, but the Pro is even better. It's bigger, has better battery life, a more impressive camera system, and is water- and dust-resistant. It's a true flagship powerhouse by any metric.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/13/2018
Source: Soycincau Archive.org version
That said, as much as I want to hate Huawei for how it feels like they abandoned the P20, I can’t. Throughout my time with the P20, it was really hard for me to fault the handset because Huawei gave the P20 something the company’s bigger rivals simply can’t compete with.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/13/2018
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The follow-up to Huawei’s P10 has plenty of high points, not least the camera and hardware, but the Huawei P20 doesn’t quite have enough to compete with 2018’s best flagships. It seems the much better P20 Pro is doing that instead.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 is a brilliant flagship blower, offering sleek design work paired with some really clever hardware and software. There’s no tri-lens camera tech, but that dual lens snapper still captures great-looking photos and home movies. And besides the occasional weird software glitch, it’s difficult to find anything to complain about.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
Le Huawei P20 n'est pas le meilleur smartphone de la marque. Le Huawei P20 Pro endosse ce rôle. Le P20 n'est pas non plus le meilleur smartphone haut de gamme du marché. Le Galaxy S9 ou l'iPhone X sont plus complets sur plusieurs critère. En revanche, le Huawei P20 est la meilleure proposition du marché à l'heure actuelle. Le chinois réussit à intégrer tout ce qui fait permet à un smartphone de porter l'étiquette "haut de gamme" : le Huawei P20 est puissant, endurant, son design est travaillé, son interface est fluide et surtout son appareil photo est au top.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 is a phone we can recommend with hardly any reservations. It lacks a headphone jack and waterproofing, but aside from that is one of the best phones of 2018.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
Huawei has broken the tradition of an annual single-number increase for its P series phones, skipping ahead to the P20 as the follow-up to last year's P10. But you know what, Huawei has every right to, because the P20 is a huge leap forward for the Chinese brand.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2018
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
As much as I like the size of the P20, Huawei is clearly pushing the P20 Pro as the true flagship this year. It has the better OLED, a greater number of cameras and even water-resistance. You’re making many sacrifices by opting for the smaller device – and that’s a shame.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/28/2018
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
Huawei has broken the tradition of an annual single-number increase for its P series phones, skipping ahead to the P20 as the follow-up to last year's P10. But you know what, Huawei has every right to, because the P20 is a huge leap forward for the Chinese brand.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/28/2018
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 doesn't dazzle as much upon first impressions as the P20 Pro, but it's a substantial upgrade over the power and design of the Huawei P10 from last year.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2018
Source: Tech ARP Archive.org version
Huawei waited for the big Samsung Galaxy S9 launch to blow over before they launched their new flagship Huawei P20 family of smartphones.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 03/28/2018
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
Huawei has done the notch right on its new dual camera P20 and triple camera P20 Pro. It will also have a new Porsche Design Mate RS.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 03/28/2018
Source: Lowyat.net Archive.org version
The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro are definitely the Chinese company’s most exciting phones yet – especially when it comes to their camera prowess. Set to be launched in Malaysia as early as next week on 3 April, I’m really curious to see just how much Huawei Malaysia will price these two phones. If priced right (especially the P20 Pro), the P20 phones may be the flagship smartphones to beat in 2018.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Huawei's attractive P20 phone combines an eye-catching iridescent body with intriguing AI-powered camera tricks.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The P20 will get ribbed for looking like an iPhone when really it is a massive step up in design for Huawei despite the similarities. EMUI has never looked better, and the twilight colour makes the phone quite desirable.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
We are glad Huawei sprung into action and brought us two of the hottest flagships this season. The Mate RS was probably hotter still, but its price means it will always remain a niche product. It doesn't make it any less exciting, though.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
If you can get over the fact that the Huawei P20 looks a lot like the iPhone X, then there's a lot to love about this phone. It's compact, it's powerful, it has a lot to offer - and it's also looking like one of the highest quality devices that Huawei has built.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
This year again, Huawei has surprised us in many ways. The Huawei P20 Series is a leap forward from an Industrial Design point of view, and the P20 Pro is an excellent representative of the new family. The new design is light and elegant, but at the same time, packs an impressive battery capacity. The thinness comes at the expense of an internal wireless charging system, but there is a market for this.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
Huawei’s primary focus when talking about both the P20 and P20 Pro centred on camera performance. It wants to be considered among the best available, and if they deliver with consistency, they may be two of the best shooters to come out this year.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
As this is being written, Huawei is set to launch the P20 and P20 Pro in an hour or two. Traditionally the company keeps the pricing information close to its chest until the major presentation. We will update when the information is released, however we expect it to be within short distance of pricing in previous years to keep the brand positioning.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: Tech ARP Archive.org version
Now that the big Samsung Galaxy S9 launch is out of the way, the Huawei P20 family of smartphones is getting ready to hit the spotlight. But why wait for the official announcement, when you can get the Huawei P20 specifications, price and availability right now?
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/20/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 96% performance: 98% features: 95% display: 96% mobility: 95%
Source: Areamobile DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Android Smartphone - 6/18
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 91% display: 80% mobility: 77% workmanship: 100%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 95% features: 91% display: 91% mobility: 89%
Source: RP-Online DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/16/2018
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: n-tv DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/03/2018
Source: Smart Web DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 93% features: 95% display: 92%
Source: Allround-PC.com DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/23/2018
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 90% display: 92% mobility: 90%
Source: A1 Blog DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2018
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 95% features: 91% display: 91% mobility: 89%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2018
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 73%
Source: Arturogoga ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 96% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 95% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 93%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; excellent cameras; good price; nice display. Negative: No USB-C; no headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/02/2018
Source: PC Guia PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Mais Tecnologia PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; high performance; good price. Negative: Poor display; no wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/06/2018
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 75% features: 80% display: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 82% features: 93% display: 93% mobility: 84% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Tecno Cino IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; fast processor; support AI mode; excellent main camera; long battery life; nice display. Negative: Weak hardware; no headphone jack; poor selfie camera.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/27/2018
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; low price. Negative: Unsupported waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/25/2018
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive triple cameras; nice performance; premium design; good price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2018
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; great built quality; nice selfie camera; good hardware; nice performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; compact size; light weight; decent hardware; support dual SIM; USB-C; nice dual cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 73%
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 100% mobility: 90%
Source: Fredzone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; excellent cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/05/2018
Source: Golden Geek FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice performance; good price; decent display; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/04/2018
Source: Erenumerique FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice design; decent hardware; excellent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/28/2018
Source: Mobi France FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; nice cameras; decent hardware; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/28/2018
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; frameless; decent hardware; good price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: 90 Sekund PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 68% price: 80% features: 70% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60%
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Antyweb PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; solid workmanship; high performance; fast fingerprint sensor; fast charging. Negative: Short battery life; unsupported waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2018
Source: Antyweb PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive triple cameras; nice design; great built quality.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/06/2018
Source: Log.com.tr TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: Helpix RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Helpix RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; solid workmanship; fast system; decent cameras. Negative: No mini jack; no memory card slot; no wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/16/2018
Source: Yamobi RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; nice display; excellent cameras; support LTE; nice connectivity. Negative: Slippery; unsupported waterproof and dust avoiding.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/04/2018
Source: Hitech Vesti RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; large screen; nice dual cameras; quick charging; support NFC. Negative: No microSD card slot; no headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/04/2018
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; high performance; excellent cameras; long battery life. Negative: No wireless charging; no memory card.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/16/2018
Source: AndroidInsider.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; good hardware; impressive triple cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; nice design; impressive cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2018
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 82%
Comment
Model: The Huawei P20 introduces the all-new Leica Dual Camera. It is inspired by the luminous waves of light energy that fill our cosmos. Its curved glass body juxtaposes the concepts of strength and light for a truly illuminating smartphone design. The Twilight and Midnight Blue Huawei P20 have a high-gloss finish made via a 'high-hardness' vacuum protective coating and nano-vacuum optical gradient coating. This surface is just as robust as those on other Huawei products, but its high gloss sheen can show slight signs of wear over time. The quality of the screen is good. The Huawei P20 doesn’t use an OLED panel like its sibling the P20 Pro. It’s a 1,080 x 2,244, IPS RGBW panel instead, but it’s perfectly bright and colorful. There’s plenty of brightness (456 cd/m2), ensuring decent readability in the bright ambient light. It even has some nice extra features, including the ability to automatically set the white balance of the screen depending on the ambient light, just like on an iPhone or an iPad. A user can switch between normal (sRGB) and vivid (DCI P3) modes. The P20 is a camera-led handset. However, while the Huawei P20 Pro includes a triple rear camera, the P20 has to make do with two on the back and one on the front. The camera app has the typical Huawei raft of modes, but what’s different is that the phone will switch between them based on what it thinks a user is trying to accomplish. The AI enhancements generally do make for a better photo.
When the user aims the camera at people, it switches into Portrait mode, and the shots came out well. The bokeh effect is noticeable and adds a professional vibe. There’s also plenty to play with on the video side. Rather than OIS or EIS, the P20 calls its image stabilization AIS, which gives Artificial Intelligence/Image Stabilisation. Besides that, the front-facing camera offers a very generous 24 MP at f/2.0. Powering the P20 is the octa-core 2.4GHz HiSilicon Kirin 970 chip as found in the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, and this is backed up by 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It’s a quick phone, although not quite the fastest. The P20 is fast and responsive in all the right ways, and this extends across all the phone’s functions. The P20 comes with EMUI version 8.1, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. EMUI, which is what Huawei calls its ‘Emotion’ overlay for Android, now looks more like the stock version of Android than ever, with a few extras. The P20 also includes Face Unlock. It is quick and effective, and it recognized people both with and without makeup and glasses. The P20 is a flagship like device but it lacks the main feature that was featured in Huawei’s marketing campaign – the triple camera setup. The triple camera setup makes the P20 Pro a whole new device but without it, the regular P20 doesn’t seem like a worthy upgrade to the P10.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
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Kirin 970: ARM based octa-core SoC with 4x Cortex-A73 (up to 2.4 GHz) and 4x Cortex A53 (up to 1.8) Ghz. Furthermore, it integrates a fast LTE modem with up to 1.2 GBit/s.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Huawei: Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd. is a Chinese telecommunications company and hardware manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Shenzhen. Huawei is a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. Huawei provides end-to-end solutions for telecommunications networks, devices, and smartphones, as well as storage, servers, networking, and cloud computing enterprise solutions and products.
In 2014, Huawei established the Honor subsidiary brand under which certain smartphone lines are sold. The Huawei name is usually not listed for these products.
82.94%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.