Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) vs Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Honor 400 Pro vs Huawei P20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2025 2:03 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 12:47 PM

Compare Huawei P20 X Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1280x2800

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) Compare Honor 400 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)

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!

24 Advantages Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	vs	9 Advantages Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4
+256GB (220GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1280x2800 pixels48% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2244 pixels
+460 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	429 PPI
+6.7"16% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(triple camera) 200MP + 50MP + 12MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.4" inches64% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.3" inches
+(dual front camera) 50MP + 2MP118% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 24MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5300 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+100W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	22.5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
205 grams (7.18 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)24% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)6% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

20 Common items in both devices

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	P20 (AL00 64GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 400 Pro DNP-NX9	Huawei P20 EML-AL00, Huawei EML-AL00, Huawei Emily
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Honor	Huawei
Release date	5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025	4/1/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3 x 6.33 in)	70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Display type	AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1280x2800 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2244 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	429 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	5000nits[peak] HDR8	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	MagicOS 9	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 750	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1939360 (v10) Geekbench: 6761 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 200 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.41/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.4" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5300 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	100W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Midnight Black, Lunar Grey, Tidal Blue	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple • EMUI 8.1 • Leica optics (camera) • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 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