Huawei P20 Pro
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Design5
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Rear Camera8
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks10
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Videos4
Key Specs
Performance
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HiSilicon Kirin 970 -
Octa core (2.36 GHz, Quad Core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) -
6 GB RAM
Display
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6.1 inches (15.49 cm); OLED -
1080x2240 px (FHD+) -
Gorilla Glass 5 Protection -
Bezel-less with notch
Rear Camera
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Triple Camera Setup - 40 MP Primary Camera
- 20 MP Camera
- 8 MP Camera
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Dual-color LED Flash
Front Camera
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24 MP
Battery
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4000 mAh -
Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
128 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Huawei P20 Pro Compare Camera Samples
Huawei P20 Pro Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
4.0/5
Specs at a glance
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Design and display: a thing of beauty
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Even before the launch, the leaked Twilight hue of the P20 and P20 Pro gathered a lot of eyeballs. Sadly, the brand hasn't launched the unique gradient-based version of the smartphone in the Indian market. Still, the smartphone does manage to catch your attention, all thanks to screen dominating the fascia and the shiny glass panel at the rear along with the vertically-aligned triple cameras.
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Cameras: 1, 2, 3… action
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Huawei and Leica go back a long way. The Chinese brand partnered with the iconic German camera major back in 2016 for the launch of the Huawei P9, which offered dual cameras with RGB and monochrome sensors. While the P10 (review) continued with a similar setup, the P20 Pro takes that several notches above. Not only does the smartphone come with a pair of cameras to capture colour and monochrome info, it also offers an additional telephoto lens. But that's not all, Huawei's latest also aims to impress by offering a high-res 40MP f/1.8 primary sensor for capturing in RGB – matching up to yesteryear's 41MP-toting Nokia 808 PureView and Lumia 1020. The monochrome f/1.6 shooter is rated at 20MP, while the telephoto shooter has an 8MP sensor and an aperture of f/2.4. Apart from the powerful array of camera sensors, the smartphone also comes with a spate of features to enhance the photography experience – 4D predictive focus (using a combination of laser, phase, contrast and deep focus), support for ISO levels of as high as 102,000 and Light fusion tech (which offers impressive images in low light).
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Hardware and software: the speed head
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Huawei was the first brand to introduce a dedicated chip for processing AI tasks with the HiSilicon Kirin 970. The octa-core processor comes with a clock speed of 2.36GHz along with an NPU (Neural Processing Unit). The flagship SoC has already proved its mettle with the Honor View10 (review) and ensures powerful performance, while being battery efficient. Coupled with 6-gigs of RAM, the smartphone offers lag-free usage even when multiple apps are running in the background. Unfortunately though, the Mali-G72 graphics engine doesn't seem to be able to keep up with the games like PUBG. Not only there are visible frame drops, but the device gets noticeably hot as well.
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Should you buy it?
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If I have to sum it up in one line, the Huawei P20 Pro is the brand's strongest show yet, and is leaving no stone unturned to stand out amidst the competition. While its Leica-powered triple-camera setup will be the talking point, the smartphone comes in a stunning glass-sandwich design, offers a gorgeous display, and is equipped with loaded internals as well as a powerful battery.
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Editor's rating: 4 / 5
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Pros
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Stunning design
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Cons
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Powered by last year's processor
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4.0/5
Even before the launch, the leaked Twilight hue of the P20 and P20 Pro gathered a lot of eyeballs. Sadly, the brand hasn't launched the unique gradient-based version of the smartphone in the Indian market. Still, the smartphone does manage to catch your attention, all thanks to screen dominating the fascia and the shiny glass panel at the rear along with the vertically-aligned triple cameras.
Read MoreHuawei and Leica go back a long way. The Chinese brand partnered with the iconic German camera major back in 2016 for the launch of the Huawei P9, which offered dual cameras with RGB and monochrome sensors. While the P10 (review) continued with a similar setup, the P20 Pro takes that several notches above. Not only does the smartphone come with a pair of cameras to capture colour and monochrome info, it also offers an additional telephoto lens. But that's not all, Huawei's latest also aims to impress by offering a high-res 40MP f/1.8 primary sensor for capturing in RGB – matching up to yesteryear's 41MP-toting Nokia 808 PureView and Lumia 1020. The monochrome f/1.6 shooter is rated at 20MP, while the telephoto shooter has an 8MP sensor and an aperture of f/2.4. Apart from the powerful array of camera sensors, the smartphone also comes with a spate of features to enhance the photography experience – 4D predictive focus (using a combination of laser, phase, contrast and deep focus), support for ISO levels of as high as 102,000 and Light fusion tech (which offers impressive images in low light).
Read MoreHuawei was the first brand to introduce a dedicated chip for processing AI tasks with the HiSilicon Kirin 970. The octa-core processor comes with a clock speed of 2.36GHz along with an NPU (Neural Processing Unit). The flagship SoC has already proved its mettle with the Honor View10 (review) and ensures powerful performance, while being battery efficient. Coupled with 6-gigs of RAM, the smartphone offers lag-free usage even when multiple apps are running in the background. Unfortunately though, the Mali-G72 graphics engine doesn't seem to be able to keep up with the games like PUBG. Not only there are visible frame drops, but the device gets noticeably hot as well.
Read MoreIf I have to sum it up in one line, the Huawei P20 Pro is the brand's strongest show yet, and is leaving no stone unturned to stand out amidst the competition. While its Leica-powered triple-camera setup will be the talking point, the smartphone comes in a stunning glass-sandwich design, offers a gorgeous display, and is equipped with loaded internals as well as a powerful battery.
Read MoreStunning design
Read MorePowered by last year's processor
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Huawei P20 Pro Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | EMUI |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 970 |
| Processor | Octa core (2.36 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A73 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| Co-Processor | i7 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G72 MP12 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches (15.49 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2240 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 |
| Pixel Density | 408 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 81.76 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with notch |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 155 mm |
| Width | 73.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 180 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Mineral Glass |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP67, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Laser Autofocus | |||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual-color LED Flash | |||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 7360 x 4912 Pixels | |||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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Battery
(Excellent)
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| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Quick Charging | Yes Fast Charging |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | |||||
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G | |||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||
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4G bands
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4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz | |||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot | |||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | |||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |||||
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Front |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Huawei P20 Pro User Reviews
Huawei P20 Pro Key Highlights
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 |
| RAM & Storage | 6 GB + 128 GB |
| Display | 6.1", 1080 x 2240 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 24 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
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