Huawei P20 (L09) vs Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 vs Huawei P10 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2018 11:24 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:33 PM

Compare Huawei P10 Plus X Huawei P20 (L09) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB) Compare Huawei P20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Huawei P20 (L09)	vs	10 Advantages Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+128GB (115GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (54GB available)
+5.8"5% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)9% Thinner
1080x2244 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels52% Higher resolution screen
429 PPI	vs	+534 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
3400 mAh	vs	+3750 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4

165 grams (5.78 ounces)

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP

Dual-LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P20 (L09)	P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
Other model names	Huawei P20 EML-L09, Huawei P20 EML-L09C, Huawei Emily	Huawei P10 Plus VKY-L09 4GB RAM 64GB Single-Sim
Country or region available	Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Israel, (Global, International)	(Europe)
Brand	Huawei	Huawei
Release date	4/1/2018	4/1/2017
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)	74.2 x 153.5 millimeters (2.92 x 6.04 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.8" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	429 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP monochrome
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3750 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple • EMUI 8.1 • Leica optics (camera) • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Ceramic White, Blue, Gold, Black, Silver, Rose Gold, Greenery • Emotion UI 5.1 • Leica optics • Fast battery charging • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P20 (L09)	Huawei P10 Plus (L09 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered