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Honor 20
Honor

Honor 20

Released: 2019, MayPrice: About 400 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, June

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Magic UI 4.0
CPUOcta-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP10
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Quad48 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.26 inches, 96.2 cm, 2, (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ModelHonor 20
PriceAbout 400 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMidnight Black, Sapphire Blue, Icelandic white, Phantom Blue
ModelsYAL-L21, YAL-AL00, YAL-TL00
Single32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, June
Weight174 g (6.14 oz)
ChipsetKirin 980 (7 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1170:1 (nominal)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41
Charging22.5W wired, 50% in 24 min
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2019, May
Announced2019, May
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions154.3 x 74 x 7.9 mm (6.07 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~412 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 68dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 87dB
PerformanceBasemark X: 44871
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio qualityNoise -96.3dB / Crosstalk -52.1dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 89h

Honor 20 Overview

About Honor 20 Honor 20 is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Honor 20 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Kirin 980 (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor 20 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor 20?

The Honor 20 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor 20 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor 20 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor 20 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor 20 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor 20.