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Huawei P20 Pro
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Huawei P20 Pro

Released: 2018, March 27Price: About 410 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 10, EMUI 12
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
Size6.1 inches, 93.9 cm, 2, (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
ModelHuawei P20 Pro
PriceAbout 410 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Gold
ModelsCLT-L29C, CLT-L29, CLT-L09C, CLT-L09, CLT-AL00, CLT-AL01, CLT-TL01, CLT-AL00L, CLT-L04, HW-01K, CLT-L0J
Single24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, April 06
Triple40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 20 MP B/W, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7"
Weight180 g (6.35 oz)
ChipsetKirin 970 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.087 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40
Charging22.5W wired, 58% in 30 min
FeaturesLeica optics
Internal64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2018, March 27
Announced2018, March 27
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions155 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm (6.10 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2240 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~408 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 71dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 91dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 209884 (v7), GeekBench: 6679 (v4.4), GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -92.1dB / Crosstalk -92.1dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 89h
Infrared portYes

Huawei P20 Pro Overview

About Huawei P20 Pro Huawei P20 Pro is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Huawei P20 Pro has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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 Pro 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 Pro?

The Huawei P20 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro void warranty?

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

What Android version does Huawei P20 Pro run?

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