Huawei P20
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Very compact
- Lightweight
- Google Services
- High-quality display
- Fingerprint sensor
- MicroSD slot
What to consider
- Outdated software
- Weak processor
- Small battery
- No 5G
- Average camera
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 5.84"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2280
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 450 nits
- Screen protection
- Aluminosilicate glass
Display
- Screen size
- 5.84"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2280
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 450 nits
- Screen protection
- Aluminosilicate glass
Performance
- Processor
- Kirin 659 (16 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU
- Mali-T830 MP2
- RAM
- 3GB
- AnTuTu score
- 87431 (v7)
Camera
- Main camera
- 16 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 16 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm + 24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm (AL00 for India; TL00 for China)
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 3000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 18W wired
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 10 hours of mixed use
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (LX2/LX3) or a/b/g/n/ac (LX1/LX2J), Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 148.6 x 71.2 x 7.4 mm
- Weight
- 145 g
- Materials
- Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
- Water resistance
- None
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 98,2 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the screen or frame. Battery is in good condition (80%+ of original).
Acceptable (C)
from 74,9 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Huawei P20.
Rapid battery drain
ModerateNatural chemical aging of the lithium-polymer battery.
Yellow spots on screen edges
MinorAdhesive degradation between the LCD panel and the glass due to heat.
System slowdown
ModerateThe Kirin 659 processor and eMMC storage struggle with modern applications.
Loose charging port
ModeratePhysical wear or dirt in the USB-C port.
Repairs and Parts6/10 iFixit / GreenFox Estimate
Battery Replacement
The back cover is glued, and battery removal requires care to avoid damaging ribbon cables.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires removing almost all components as it is glued to the frame.
Charging Port Repair
The USB-C port is on a separate daughterboard, which is easily replaceable.
Spare parts are widely available due to the model's past popularity.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
45 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
145 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Elderly User
A person who needs a phone for calling, texting, and reading news.
- Easy to handle thanks to its compact size
- Very affordable price
- All necessary basic apps work
Child's First Phone
An affordable option for a school child, where the financial loss is not significant if lost or broken.
- Lightweight and fits small hands
- Supports popular games like Roblox (on low settings)
- Google Family Link support
Backup Phone
An ideal device to keep in the car or at home for emergencies or travel.
- Small and doesn't take up space
- Has all modern connections (WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS)
- Inexpensive to replace
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
FinlandYour country
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. WiFi support is limited to older standards.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The P30 Lite offers a significantly better camera system (triple lens) and a faster processor, but the P20 Lite is more compact.
| Feature | P20 | P30 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 16 MP | 48 MP |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
| Screen Size | 5.84" | 6.15" |
The Samsung A8 offers an AMOLED display and water resistance, but the Huawei P20 Lite is lighter and has a more modern notch design.
| Feature | P20 | Galaxy A8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Water Resistance | None | IP68 |
| Weight | 145g | 172g |
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