Huawei P20
Huawei · 2018 27.07.2026 · updated 28.07.2026
Huawei P20 overview: rating 30/100, HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 12 MP camera, 3400 mAh battery. Price $649.
Faster than 25% of smartphones in AnTuTu
Specifications
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 |
| Display | 5.8" LCD, 2240x1080, 60Hz |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery | 3400 mAh · ≈6.4 hrs of active use* |
| Charging | 22W |
| OS | Android 8.1 |
| Dimensions | 149.1 × 70.8 × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 165g |
| NFC | yes |
| Launch price | $649 |
* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.
Cameras
| Main | 12MP f/1.8 |
| Front | 24MP |
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Performance
Overview and verdict
In 2018, Huawei introduced the Huawei P20 — a "budget phone"-level smartphone with a MobileRank rating of 30/100. The HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset delivers below average performance (34/100). The launch price is $649, with a value-for-money score of 0/100.
Pros
- Lightweight body (165g)
Cons
- Limited performance for demanding games
- Modest camera capabilities
- Small battery (3400 mAh)
- Slow charging (22W)
- High price ($649)
Launch price and where to check today's
This is the launch price. We do not track current retail prices and make no claim about whether today's is higher or lower: check the stores below. Prices vary by store, region, and configuration.
Frequently asked questions
What processor does the Huawei P20 have?
The Huawei P20 runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset. It scores 470,805 points in AnTuTu.
What is the Huawei P20's rating?
The Huawei P20 scores 30 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 34/100, camera 15/100, battery 15/100, display 45/100, portability 83/100.
How much does the Huawei P20 cost?
At launch the Huawei P20 cost $649. We do not track current retail prices. Value for money at launch: 0/100.
What battery does the Huawei P20 have?
The Huawei P20 has a 3400 mAh battery with 22W charging. Battery score: 15/100.
Is the Huawei P20 worth buying?
The Huawei P20 has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (83/100), its weakest battery life (15/100). Overall rating — 30/100 (budget phone).
Device profile
Category scores
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