Honor 20
Quad-cam flagship with a pop-up-free punch-hole and Kirin 980.
The Honor 20 is a flagship Honor smartphone released May 2019, with a launch price of $560. It pairs the Kirin 980 with a 6.26" FHD+ IPS, punch hole display, a 48 MP IMX586 + 16 MP UW + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth main camera and a 3750 mAh, SuperCharge 22.5W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — Flagship Kirin, value price. Standout strengths: kirin 980 flagship power at $560 and imx586 48 mp quad cam. Main trade-off: ips not oled.
Flagship Kirin, value price.
Honor 20 delivered Kirin 980 flagship performance, the IMX586 48 MP sensor and a tidy punch-hole design at $560 — though it launched into the storm of Huawei's US entity-list listing that clouded Honor's software future.
Read the full review- Kirin 980 flagship power at $560
- IMX586 48 MP quad cam
- Compact punch-hole design + side fingerprint
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor 20 compares
| Honor 20 | iPhone 13 mini | Honor 90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Chipset | Kirin 980 | Apple A15 Bionic | SD 7 Gen 1 |
| Display | 6.26" FHD+ IPS, punch hole | 5.4" OLED 60 Hz | 6.7" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP IMX586 + 16 MP UW + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth | 12 MP · f/1.6 | 200 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 3750 mAh, SuperCharge 22.5W | 2,406 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $560 | $699 | $449 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor 20 released?
The Honor 20 was released in May 2019.
How much does the Honor 20 cost?
The Honor 20 launched at $560 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor 20 screen size and type?
The Honor 20 has a 6.26" FHD+ IPS, punch hole display.
What chipset does the Honor 20 use?
The Honor 20 is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor 20 have?
The Honor 20 ships with 6/8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor 20 battery capacity?
The Honor 20 has a 3750 mAh, SuperCharge 22.5W battery.
What is the Honor 20 main camera?
The Honor 20 has a 48 MP IMX586 + 16 MP UW + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth main camera.
How much does the Honor 20 weigh?
The Honor 20 weighs 174 g.
What colours does the Honor 20 come in?
The Honor 20 is available in 3 colours: Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, Icelandic White.
Is the Honor 20 worth buying?
Honor 20 delivered Kirin 980 flagship performance, the IMX586 48 MP sensor and a tidy punch-hole design at $560 — though it launched into the storm of Huawei's US entity-list listing that clouded Honor's software future. SpecEagle gives the Honor 20 an editorial score of 78/100.
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