Huawei·Flagship · Released Mar 2018

P20

The accessible twin of the triple-cam P20 Pro.

78/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$680
Color · Twilight
Display
5.8" FHD+ IPS, notch
Chipset
Kirin 970
RAM
4 GB
Storage
64/128 GB
Battery
3400 mAh, 22.5W
Main camera
12 MP + 20 MP mono, Leica
Weight
165 g
Quick answer

The Huawei P20 is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Mar 2018, with a launch price of $680. It pairs the Kirin 970 with a 5.8" FHD+ IPS, notch display, a 12 MP + 20 MP mono, Leica main camera and a 3400 mAh, 22.5W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — Twilight, for less. Standout strengths: leica dual cam with the iconic twilight gradient and kirin 970 + still had google. Main trade-off: no 3.5 mm jack.

AI Snapshot

Twilight, for less.

P20 brought the P20 Pro's iconic Twilight gradient finish and Leica dual cameras to a more compact, more affordable body — and shipped with Google services. The triple-cam Pro grabbed headlines, but the P20 was the sensible buy.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display76
Camera84
Performance80
Battery74
Build82
  • Leica dual cam with the iconic Twilight gradient
  • Kirin 970 + still had Google
  • Compact 165 g body

Full specifications

Type
IPS LCD, notch
Size
5.8 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2244 px
Main
12 MP RGB, f/1.8
Mono
20 MP monochrome, f/1.6
Selfie
24 MP
Branding
Leica optics + AI Master

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v7
Δ class avg -87.3%
This
205,000
Class avg
1,620,000

How the P20 compares

P20iPhone 13 miniMate 50 Pro
SpecEagle score787878
ChipsetKirin 970Apple A15 BionicSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4G)
Display5.8" FHD+ IPS, notch5.4" OLED 60 Hz6.74" OLED 120 Hz
Main camera12 MP + 20 MP mono, Leica12 MP · f/1.650 MP · f/1.4–4.0
Battery3400 mAh, 22.5W2,406 mAh4,700 mAh
Launch price$680$699€1,299

Frequently asked questions

When was the P20 released?

The P20 was released in Mar 2018.

How much does the P20 cost?

The P20 launched at $680 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the P20 screen size and type?

The P20 has a 5.8" FHD+ IPS, notch display.

What chipset does the P20 use?

The P20 is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the P20 have?

The P20 ships with 4 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the P20 battery capacity?

The P20 has a 3400 mAh, 22.5W battery.

What is the P20 main camera?

The P20 has a 12 MP + 20 MP mono, Leica main camera.

Is the P20 waterproof?

The P20 is rated IP53 for dust and water resistance.

How much does the P20 weigh?

The P20 weighs 165 g.

What colours does the P20 come in?

The P20 is available in 4 colours: Twilight, Midnight Blue, Black, Pink Gold.

Is the P20 worth buying?

P20 brought the P20 Pro's iconic Twilight gradient finish and Leica dual cameras to a more compact, more affordable body — and shipped with Google services. The triple-cam Pro grabbed headlines, but the P20 was the sensible buy. SpecEagle gives the P20 an editorial score of 78/100.

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