Honor 20
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Design18
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Rear Camera10
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos3
Key Specs
Performance
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HiSilicon Kirin 980 -
Octa core (2.6 GHz, Dual Core + 1.92 GHz, Dual core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) -
6 GB RAM
Display
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6.26 inches (15.9 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x2340 px (FHD+) -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Quad Camera Setup - 48 MP Primary Camera
- 16 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 2 MP Depth Camera
- 2 MP Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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32 MP -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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3750 mAh -
Super Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
128 GB internal storage, Non Expandable
Honor 20 Prices in India
Honor 20 Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
4.0/5
Verdict
The Honor 20 faces stiff competition from the OnePlus 7 (review), which offers slightly faster performance and a cleaner software to boot. That said, the Honor 20 offers much better cameras, so it`s a toss-up between the two handsets.Buyers should also watch out for the upcoming ASUS 6Z (first impressions), which ships with an articulating camera mechanism and the latest Silicon from Qualcomm. Our initial impressions of the handset were quite positive, so you might want to wait for our full review of the phone before adding any device to your cart.I`ve spent over two weeks with the Honor 20 in...
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The Honor 20 faces stiff competition from the OnePlus 7 (review), which offers slightly faster performance and a cleaner software to boot. That said, the Honor 20 offers much better cameras, so it`s a toss-up between the two handsets.Buyers should also watch out for the upcoming ASUS 6Z (first impressions), which ships with an articulating camera mechanism and the latest Silicon from Qualcomm. Our initial impressions of the handset were quite positive, so you might want to wait for our full review of the phone before adding any device to your cart.I`ve spent over two weeks with the Honor 20 in my pockets and for the first time in a while, the most used app on my phone has been the camera application. What`s even more fascinating is that unlike the Google Pixel 3a - which too is a fantastic camera phone - Honor didn`t cut any corners in the performance or the design department to make the Honor 20 affordable.Suffice it to say, the Honor 20 is a phenomenal flagship and I cannot recommend it enough. Unfortunately, owing to its parent company`s ongoing dispute with the US Government, some buyers might sway away from the phone, and who can blame them? That said, things could change for the better just in case the ban is rescinded in the near future. If it`s any consolation, the Honor 20 has been certified by Google and therefore, while the device might not get the Android Q update, it will get regular security patches and full support for Google Play services. If you can look past the brand`s ongoing conflicts, then at a starting price of Rs 32,999, the Honor 20 is a no-brainer.
Pros
- Good-looking design
- Fantastic cameras
- Reliable performance
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Macro lens doesn`t autofocus on subject
- Might not get Android Q update
Specs at a glance
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Design and Display
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Here's the thing – you'll be hard-pressed to find a bad-looking Android handset anymore. Most, if not all Android phones feature stunning designs these days, but smartphones from Honor's stables always take it to the next level. Case in point, the Honor 20, which has been constructed using a mix of glass and metal and it looks downright gorgeous. I mean, just look at some of the design shots of the phone and tell me if it doesn't get your blood pumping.
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Cameras
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The Honor 20 is a beast of a camera phone and the device features a quad camera setup at the back comprising a 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor with f/1.4 aperture, a 16MP wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2MP, f/2.4 aperture super macro shooter and a 2MP f/2.4 aperture depth sensor. Now, while the cameras click excellent photos during the day, it's the smartphone's lowlight photography prowess that has me in awe.
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Performance, Software and Battery life
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The Honor 20 is backed by the latest silicon from Huawei in the form of Kirin 980 which works alongside 6GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in, non-expandable storage. Now, the Kirin 980 is an extremely capable chip and therefore, you shouldn't find any issues with the Honor 20's performance. That said, when compared to the OnePlus 7, the Honor 20 did take a little longer to load heavy games and certain apps which can be accredited to the faster UFS 3.0 storage standard used on OnePlus' latest flagships. The difference isn't night and day, and only discerning power users will notice it, but it's worth mentioning that the Honor 20 isn't the fastest budget flagship.
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4.0/5
Verdict
The Honor 20 faces stiff competition from the OnePlus 7 (review), which offers slightly faster performance and a cleaner software to boot. That said, the Honor 20 offers much better cameras, so it`s a toss-up between the two handsets.Buyers should also watch out for the upcoming ASUS 6Z (first impressions), which ships with an articulating camera mechanism and the latest Silicon from Qualcomm. Our initial impressions of the handset were quite positive, so you might want to wait for our full review of the phone before adding any device to your cart.I`ve spent over two weeks with the Honor 20 in... Read Full Verdict
The Honor 20 faces stiff competition from the OnePlus 7 (review), which offers slightly faster performance and a cleaner software to boot. That said, the Honor 20 offers much better cameras, so it`s a toss-up between the two handsets.Buyers should also watch out for the upcoming ASUS 6Z (first impressions), which ships with an articulating camera mechanism and the latest Silicon from Qualcomm. Our initial impressions of the handset were quite positive, so you might want to wait for our full review of the phone before adding any device to your cart.I`ve spent over two weeks with the Honor 20 in my pockets and for the first time in a while, the most used app on my phone has been the camera application. What`s even more fascinating is that unlike the Google Pixel 3a - which too is a fantastic camera phone - Honor didn`t cut any corners in the performance or the design department to make the Honor 20 affordable.Suffice it to say, the Honor 20 is a phenomenal flagship and I cannot recommend it enough. Unfortunately, owing to its parent company`s ongoing dispute with the US Government, some buyers might sway away from the phone, and who can blame them? That said, things could change for the better just in case the ban is rescinded in the near future. If it`s any consolation, the Honor 20 has been certified by Google and therefore, while the device might not get the Android Q update, it will get regular security patches and full support for Google Play services. If you can look past the brand`s ongoing conflicts, then at a starting price of Rs 32,999, the Honor 20 is a no-brainer.
- Good-looking design
- Fantastic cameras
- Reliable performance
Pros
- No headphone jack
- Macro lens doesn`t autofocus on subject
- Might not get Android Q update
Cons
Here's the thing – you'll be hard-pressed to find a bad-looking Android handset anymore. Most, if not all Android phones feature stunning designs these days, but smartphones from Honor's stables always take it to the next level. Case in point, the Honor 20, which has been constructed using a mix of glass and metal and it looks downright gorgeous. I mean, just look at some of the design shots of the phone and tell me if it doesn't get your blood pumping.
Read MoreThe Honor 20 is a beast of a camera phone and the device features a quad camera setup at the back comprising a 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor with f/1.4 aperture, a 16MP wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2MP, f/2.4 aperture super macro shooter and a 2MP f/2.4 aperture depth sensor. Now, while the cameras click excellent photos during the day, it's the smartphone's lowlight photography prowess that has me in awe.
Read MoreThe Honor 20 is backed by the latest silicon from Huawei in the form of Kirin 980 which works alongside 6GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in, non-expandable storage. Now, the Kirin 980 is an extremely capable chip and therefore, you shouldn't find any issues with the Honor 20's performance. That said, when compared to the OnePlus 7, the Honor 20 did take a little longer to load heavy games and certain apps which can be accredited to the faster UFS 3.0 storage standard used on OnePlus' latest flagships. The difference isn't night and day, and only discerning power users will notice it, but it's worth mentioning that the Honor 20 isn't the fastest budget flagship.
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Honor 20 Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | June 25, 2019 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |||||||
| Processor | Octa core (2.6 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.92 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) | |||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||
| Fabrication | 7 nm | |||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G76 MP10 | |||||||
| RAM | 6 GB | |||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
POCO X8 Pro Max
3,022,675
OnePlus Nord 6
2,366,913
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
2,194,258
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
1,440,382
vivo T5 Pro
1,167,242
vivo V70 FE
990,352
Honor 20
284,861
*Group: 29-47k Phones
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Google Pixel 9A
9 s
OnePlus Nord 6
14 s
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
17 s
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
20 s
Honor 20
24 s
vivo T5 Pro
24 s
OPPO F33 Pro 5G
33 s
*Group: 29-47k Phones
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
vivo T5 Pro
4 %
OnePlus Nord 6
4 %
vivo V60
4 %
Honor 20
5 %
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
5 %
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
7 %
OPPO Reno12 Pro
9 %
*Group: 29-47k Phones
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Heating*
The lower, the better
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro
3.2 %
Honor 20
15.9 %
vivo T5 Pro
16.7 %
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
20.6 %
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
22.1 %
OnePlus Nord 6
27.4 %
vivo T4 Ultra
40.9 %
*Group: 29-47k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.26 inches (15.9 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 412 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.23 % |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 91.7 % |
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 | 154.2 mm |
| Width | 73.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 174 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Mineral Glass |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 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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| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @60 fps |
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Rear Camera Samples
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Daylight / HDR ON
AI OFF
AI ON
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||||||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3750 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | |||
| TalkTime | Up to 26 Hours(3G) | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes Super Charging, 50% in 30 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
POCO X8 Pro Max
21.4 hrs
OnePlus Nord 6
20.8 hrs
vivo T5 Pro
18.7 hrs
Honor 20
15.9 hrs
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
14.0 hrs
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
8.5 hrs
Lava Agni 4
6.6 hrs
*Group: 29-47k Phones
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
0.3 hrs
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
0.6 hrs
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
0.7 hrs
vivo T5 Pro
0.9 hrs
OnePlus Nord 6
1.1 hrs
Honor 20
1.2 hrs
OPPO K13 Turbo Pro
3.3 hrs
*Group: 29-47k Phones
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| 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 | |||||
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO | |||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot | |||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | |||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Honor 20 User Reviews
Honor 20 Key Highlights
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
| RAM & Storage | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Display | 6.26", 1080 x 2340 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 16 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 3750 mAh |
Honor 20 Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Honor 20 (6 GB + 128 GB) | ₹35,999 |
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