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Huawei P20 Pro (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.1 inchesMain camera megapixels:40 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP

Huawei P20 Pro (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Huawei P20 Pro (6GB + 128GB)
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of smartphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 51%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.3

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

4.8

Battery

10%

6.9

Software

10%

6.6

Connectivity

4%

6.2

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 68%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 90%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei P20 Pro (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.3

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

4.8

Battery

10%

6.9

Software

10%

6.6

Connectivity

4%

6.2

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

6.1
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
Huawei P20 Pro (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 9.3 points, which is higher than 88.6% of smartphones.
9.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.4
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 970
This smartphone uses the HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor model which is slower than processors in 69.7% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.36 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.36 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 63.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 8 Oreo
Android version
Android 8 Oreo
This smartphone runs Android version Android 8 Oreo which is older than that found in 96.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 1.7% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
40 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 40 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP which is lower than that of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.6 & f/1.8 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.6 & f/1.8 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 95.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
40 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 40 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 53.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.1 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.1 inches which is smaller than the screens of 92.1% of smartphones and equal to those of 2% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2240 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2240 px which is lower than that of 75.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
408 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 408 ppi which is higher than that of 66.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 90.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
22.5 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 22.5 W which is slower than in 72.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
155 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 155 mm which is shorter than 91% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
73.9 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.9 mm which is narrower than 84.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.8 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.8 mm which is thinner than 77.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Weight
180 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 180 g which is lighter than 85.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
79,205 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 79,205 cm³ which is smaller than 94.9% of smartphones.
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Huawei P20 Pro (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 50% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Master AI, AI Image Stabilization - AIS, AI-Assisted Composition, AI Touch, 4D Predictive Focus
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.6 & f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.6 & f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 11.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    Huawei P20 Pro (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.89 vs 8.000).
    8.89 vs 8
  • 71.1% more popular
    Huawei P20 Pro (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.31 vs 5.4).
    9.31 vs 5.44
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Huawei P20 Pro (6GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • 50% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • 33% higher PassMark single-core benchmark
    This smartphone has a better PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (1,314 vs 988). The average single-core score is 988.
    1,314 vs 988
  • 2x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.36 GHz & 4x1.84 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.36 GHz & 4x1.84 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Master AI, AI Image Stabilization - AIS, AI-Assisted Composition, AI Touch, 4D Predictive Focus
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports desktop mode
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.6 & f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.6 & f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 25% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (40 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    40 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (24 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    24 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 3.3% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (408 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    408 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 8.3% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (180 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    180 g vs 196.2 g
  • 8.6 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (155 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    155 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 2.1 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 0.5 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 19% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (79205 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    79,205 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 970 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 970 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 34.4% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,074 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,074 vs 10,783
  • 0.57 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.1 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.1 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 970 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 970 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 34.4% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,074 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,074 vs 10,783
  • 57.1% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 14 GB
  • 66.7% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (10 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    10 nm vs 6 nm
  • 58.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (387 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    387 vs 942
  • 41.8% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1600 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 46.6% fewer transistors
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (5500 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    5,500 million vs 10,300 million
  • 63.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,129 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,129 vs 3,115
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 10.5% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (850 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    850 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 68.9% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (1,188 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    1,188 vs 3,825
  • 1.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.36 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 8 Oreo vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 8 Oreo vs Android 14
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (40 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    40 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 9.2% lower DxOMark Mobile score
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Mobile score than the average smartphone (109 vs 120). The average smartphone scores 120.
    109 vs 120
  • 7.1% lower DxOMark Selfie score
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Selfie score than the average smartphone (91 vs 98). The average smartphone scores 98.
    91 vs 98
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (4.2 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.2 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.57 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.1 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.1 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 30.2% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (461 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    461 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2240 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2240 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 33.5% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (523 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    523 min vs 786 min
  • 31.8% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (22.5 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    22.5 W vs 33 W
  • 15% lower French repairability index
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (6.8 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    6.8 vs 8
  • 6 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2018 vs 2024). 6.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2018
    2018 vs 2024

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tomsguide.com
31/08/2018
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10/04/2018
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forbes.com
11/04/2018
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18/04/2018
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theguardian.com
24/04/2018
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theverge.com
06/04/2018
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avforums.com
14/05/2018
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techcrunch.com
09/05/2018
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digitaltrends.com
23/08/2019
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engadget.com
23/04/2018
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itpro.com
12/06/2018
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techadvisor.com
23/11/2018
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wired.com
06/04/2018
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10/04/2018
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expertreviews.co.uk
17/10/2019
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techcrunch.com
09/05/2018
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whathifi.com
21/06/2018
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thecanadiantechie.com
05/09/2018
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What we like about Huawei P20 Pro (6GB + 128GB)

  • Groundbreaking triple-camera system with exceptional low-light performance
  • Impressive 3x optical and 5x hybrid zoom capabilities
  • Outstanding 4,000mAh battery life, often lasting up to two days
  • Striking design with unique gradient color finishes like 'Twilight'
  • Vibrant 6.1-inch OLED display with thin bezels
  • Fast and accurate biometrics, including fingerprint and facial recognition
  • Solid build quality with IP67 water and dust resistance

What we don't like about Huawei P20 Pro (6GB + 128GB)

  • Lack of wireless charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack
  • No expandable storage via microSD card
  • Poor video stabilization when recording in 4K resolution
  • EMUI software skin can feel cluttered or overly customized compared to stock Android
  • Aggressive AI post-processing can lead to over-sharpened or unnatural photos
  • The glass back is highly prone to fingerprint smudges and can be slippery
  • Selfie camera often applies heavy skin-smoothing even when disabled

Verdict

The Huawei P20 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB storage) is a 2018 flagship smartphone best known for pioneering the world's first Leica triple-camera system on the rear, featuring a 40MP main sensor, a 20MP monochrome lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens for impressive photographic capabilities, including 3x optical zoom. It boasts a vibrant 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED display and is powered by the capable Kirin 970 AI processor, ensuring smooth performance and solid battery life from its substantial 4000mAh battery. The primary trade-offs for users included the absence of a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack and the lack of wireless charging support.

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