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.

HiSilicon Kirin 970
3400 mAh
12 MP
$649

Faster than 25% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

ProcessorHiSilicon Kirin 970
Display5.8" LCD, 2240x1080, 60Hz
RAM4GB
Storage128GB
Battery3400 mAh · ≈6.4 hrs of active use*
Charging22W
OSAndroid 8.1
Dimensions149.1 × 70.8 × 7.7 mm
Weight165g
NFC yes
Launch price$649

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main12MP f/1.8
Front24MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 470805
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1617
Based on AnTuTu results, Huawei P20 is faster than 25% of smartphones in our database. This device is from the budget segment.

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)
Best for: The Huawei P20 has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (83/100), its weakest battery life (15/100).

Launch price and where to check today's

$649 Launch price

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).

Huawei P20
MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 34
Display 45
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 83
Value for money 0

The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 100% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. How the rating works →

Processor

HiSilicon Kirin 970

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