Huawei P20 vs Huawei P20 Pro

Our Verdict: With Huawei P20 versus Huawei P20 Pro, the stronger argument is display quality. The Pro has the useful edge there with a larger 6.1-inch screen, its AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 40MP rear camera. The regular P20 still has a role if you prefer a sharper 443 PPI display. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The Pro is the stronger choice for display quality, with the regular P20 better suited to simplicity.

If you'd rather pay up front, the 20 is the cheaper buy at £70 SIM-free.

Huawei P20 Huawei P20 vs Huawei P20 Pro Huawei P20 Pro
Expert Rating
4.0
8 reviews 4.6
19 reviews
Screen
5.7" 6.1"
Display
LCD AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2280 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch
443 408
Rear Camera
20 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera
24 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Chipset
Hisilicon Kirin 970 Hisilicon Kirin 970
Battery
3,400 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage
64GB, 128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE 4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE
Dimensions
149 x 71 x 7.65 mm Info unavailable
Weight
175 grams 175 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
£70.25 £199.00
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Huawei P20 Huawei P20 Huawei P20 Pro Huawei P20 Pro
Expert Rating 4.0
8 reviews		 4.6
19 reviews
Screen 5.7" 6.1"
Display LCD AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2280 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch 443 408
Rear Camera 20 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera 24 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Chipset Hisilicon Kirin 970 Hisilicon Kirin 970
Battery 3,400 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage 64GB, 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE 4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE
Dimensions 149 x 71 x 7.65 mm Info unavailable
Weight 175 grams 175 grams
Water Resistance IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts - -
SIM-free £70.25 £199.00
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Cheapest Deals

Huawei P20
Huawei P20

128GB

Black

Refurbished

From £70.25

Huawei P20 Pro
Huawei P20 Pro

128MB

Blue

Refurbished

From £110

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Huawei P20 or Huawei P20 Pro?

The Huawei P20 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.1" compared to the Huawei P20's 5.7", the Huawei P20 has the sharper display at 443 pixels per inch versus 408, and the Huawei P20 uses a LCD panel while the Huawei P20 Pro has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Huawei P20 or Huawei P20 Pro?

The Huawei P20 features a 20 Megapixels rear camera, while the Huawei P20 Pro has a 40 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Huawei P20 or Huawei P20 Pro?

The Huawei P20 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £70.25.

What storage options are available for the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro?

The Huawei P20 is available in 64GB, 128GB, while the Huawei P20 Pro comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro use?

The Huawei P20 is powered by the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Huawei P20 Pro uses the Hisilicon Kirin 970.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Huawei P20 or Huawei P20 Pro?

They weigh about the same (175 grams vs 175 grams).

Which is more water resistant, the Huawei P20 or Huawei P20 Pro?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP67 - Dust and water resistant.

What operating system do the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro run?

Both phones run Android.