Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) vs HMD Pulse Pro

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

2/1/2026 9:42 AM, updated: 2/2/2026 5:37 PM

Compare HMD Pulse Pro X Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points HMD Pulse Pro Compare Huawei P20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.65"
IPS

720x1612

50
MP

50mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)

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18 Advantages Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	vs	14 Advantages HMD Pulse Pro
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (115GB available)14% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2244 pixels109% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1612 pixels
+429 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	265 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+22.5W13% 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	20W
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
5.8"	vs	+6.65"15% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP62% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 24MP	vs	+(front) 50MP110% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
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Model	P20 (AL00 128GB)	Pulse Pro
Other model names	Huawei P20 EML-AL00, Huawei EML-AL00, Huawei Emily	HMD Pulse Pro
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	HMD
Release date	4/1/2018	4/26/2024, Announced: 4/24/2024
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)	75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.8" inches	6.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels	720x1612 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	429 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
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: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 222261 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	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	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) OZO Audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
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	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	59 hours (2.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
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: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple • EMUI 8.1 • Leica optics (camera) • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Black ocean, Glacier green, Twilight purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
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