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BlackBerry Passport vs Huawei P20 Pro (L29)

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

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Compare Huawei P20 Pro X BlackBerry Passport 06Points
4.5"
IPS

1440x1440

13
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 Pro (L29)

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Passport} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Passport vs P20 Pro (L29)} 25 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+453 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs408 PPI
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.26GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GBvs+128GB (115GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
194 grams (6.79 ounces)vs+180 grams (6.3 ounces)8%
Lighter
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)19%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1440x1440 pixelsvs+1080x2240 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
4.5"vs+6.1"36%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 24MP11 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps11 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3450 mAhvs+4000 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) HD (1280x720)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
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ModelBlackBerry PassportP20 Pro (L29)
Other model namesAT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM WindermereHuawei P20 Pro CLT-L29 (128GB) Dual-Sim, CLT-L29C, Charlotte
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSaudi ArabiaAustraliaUnited Arab Emirates(Europe)PhilippinesIndiaJapanMalaysiaNew ZealandSingaporeVietnam
Saudi Arabia, Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Philippines, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam
BrandBlackBerryHuawei
Release date9/24/20144/1/2018
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x1440 pixels1080x2240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)453 PPI408 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v164bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB128GB (115GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps1200/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
40 megapixels
20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide
8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.7" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3450 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours22 hours
Standby444 hours (18.5 days)528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• Miracast
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue
• EMUI 8.1
• Facial recognition
• Triple back camera with Leica optics
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)
• 3.5mm to USB-C headphone adapter
• VoLTE
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry PassportHuawei P20 Pro (L29)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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