Huawei P20

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The Huawei P20 is a premium Android smartphone with a 5.8 inch OLED display, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. It has a dual rear camera setup with a 12MP main camera and a 20MP secondary camera. It is powered by a 3400 mAh battery and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Huawei P20 Price

At the time of it's release in 2018, April 06, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Huawei P20 was about 330 EUR.

The retail price of a new or used/second hand Huawei P20 varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Huawei P20 across different regions, markets and countries.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of the Huawei P20?

The Huawei P20 has a 3400 mAh battery.

How to reset or factory restore Huawei P20 device?

1. Using Huawei HiLink service: The fastest and most reliable way to reset a Huawei P20 device is through the Huawei HiLink service. This service allows you to reset your device to its factory settings by connecting it to a HiLink PC or a Huawei proprietary powerline adapter. To do this, * Turn your device off and unplug it from the charger. * Connect the device to the HiLink PC or powerline adapter using the provided cable. * On the HiLink toolkit, select "Cell Phone Reset." * Select the P20 device from your device list and follow the instructions. * Wait for the recovery process to end and then power off the device. * Power on the device and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up again. 2. Using Recovery Mode: You can also reset your Huawei P20 device using Recovery Mode. This way requires a computer with a working USB cable to connect with the device. To do this, * Turn your device off and unplug it from the charger. * Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable. * Download and install the Huawei Phone Driver on your computer. * On the computer, select the device list and select the P20 device. * In the device manager, select the device and click "Reinstall Drivers." * This will boot the device into the recovery mode. * Slightly press the volume up button and power button together to get into the recovery mode. * Select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" and confirm with OK. * Wait for the device to reset and then power off the device. * Power on the device and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up again. 3. Using an SMS command: This method is available only for select Huawei devices that have support for sending and receiving SMS commands. You'll need a SIM card with SMS access and a phone that is able to send SMS messages. To reset the device, * Turn the device off. * Dial 00467278749311 (Code to Unlock) on another phone that isn't your Huawei P20. * Wait for a pop-up on the device screen to appear asking for a SMS confirmation code. * On the phone where you're sending the SMS, enter the confirmation code and send the message. * Wait for several minutes for the device to reset and then turn it back on. * Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Huawei P20 device. Note: Before performing a factory reset on your device, it's a good idea to make sure that all of your important data has been backed up to a safe location. Also, it is recommended to follow the instructions carefully to avoid causing any damage to your device.

What type of display does the Huawei P20 have?

The Huawei P20 has a 5.8 inch IPS LCD display.

What is the maximum storage capacity of the Huawei P20?

The Huawei P20 has a maximum storage capacity of 256GB.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

Launch

Announced2018, March 27
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, April 06

Body

Dimensions149.1 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm (5.87 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Weight165 g (5.82 oz)
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Water-repellent coating

Display

TypeIPS LCD
Size5.8 inches, 84.9 cm2 (~80.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2240 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)

Platform

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
ChipsetKirin 970 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP12

Memory

Card slotNo
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
UFS 2.1

Main Camera

Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55ยตm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 20 MP B/W, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7", PDAF
FeaturesLeica optics, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps

Selfie camera

Single24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9ยตm
Video1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackNo
32-bit/384kHz audio

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCYes
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1

Features

SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum

Battery

TypeLi-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging22.5W wired

Misc

ColorsTwilight, Black, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold
ModelsEML-L29C, EML-L09C, EML-AL00 EML-TL00, EML-L29, EML-L09, EML-AL00, EML-TL00
PriceAbout 330 EUR

Tests

PerformanceAnTuTu: 207016 (v7) GeekBench: 6739 (v4.4) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1445:1 (nominal), 3.683 (sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 90dB
Audio qualityNoise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -92.7dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 75h

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