Huawei P9 vs Huawei P20
Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
72.53 %
80.36 %
Features
Pressure-sensitive, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware & Performance
System chip
HiSilicon Kirin 955
HiSilicon Kirin 970
Processor
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
Mali-G72 MP12
RAM
Internal storage
32GB
128GB, not expandable
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 256 GB
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), Huawei Emotion UI
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo), Huawei Emotion UI
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3400 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging
Huawei SuperCharge
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Features
Laser and PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor
OIS, Laser and PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor
Second camera
12 MP
20 MP
Features
Black and White, Laser and PDAF
Black and White, Laser and PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 MP
24 MP
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Resistance
Splash; IP 53
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Colors
Gold, Gray, Silver, Pink
Black, Gold, Pink, Blue
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 9(1800), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
32-Bit DAC, aptX-HD
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.2
4.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible)
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features
Mass storage device, Charging
Mass storage device, OTG, Video out, Charging, Headphones port
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Other
NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Shopping information
In The Box
High-current charger, USB Type-C digital headset, USB Type-C cable, Warranty card, Quick Start Guide, Protective case, USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, Eject tool
