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Huawei P20
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Huawei P20

Released: 2018, March 27Price: About 330 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, April 06

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP12
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, OIS, 20 MP B/W, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7", PDAF
Size5.8 inches, 84.9 cm, 2, (~80.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ModelHuawei P20
PriceAbout 330 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsTwilight, Black, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold
ModelsEML-L29C, EML-L09C, EML-AL00 EML-TL00, EML-L29, EML-L09, EML-AL00, EML-TL00
Single24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, April 06
Weight165 g (5.82 oz)
ChipsetKirin 970 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1445:1 (nominal), 3.683 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
Charging22.5W wired
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, March 27
Announced2018, March 27
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions149.1 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm (5.87 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Resolution1080 x 2240 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 90dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 207016 (v7), GeekBench: 6739 (v4.4), GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -92.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 75h

Huawei P20 Overview

About Huawei P20 Huawei P20 is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Huawei P20 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Kirin 970 (10 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

Huawei P20 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 Huawei P20?

The Huawei P20 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 Huawei P20 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei 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 Huawei P20 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei P20 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei P20 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei P20.