Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) vs Huawei Mate 10 (L29)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 vs Huawei Mate 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/17/2018 8:06 PM, updated: 4/7/2020 9:09 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 10 X Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Huawei Mate 10 (L29) Compare Huawei P20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 10 (L29)

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7 Advantages Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	vs	13 Advantages Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (115GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1/2.3" inches26% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2244 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels52% Higher resolution screen
429 PPI	vs	+498 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.8"	vs	+5.9"2% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh18% 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 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP

Dual-LED flash

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P20 (AL00 128GB)	Mate 10 (L29)
Other model names	Huawei P20 EML-AL00, Huawei EML-AL00, Huawei Emily	Huawei Mate 10 ALP-L29 (64GB) Dual-sim, Huawei Alps
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Canada, USA, (Europe), Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Huawei
Release date	4/1/2018	10/20/2017
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)	77.8 x 150.5 millimeters (3.06 x 5.93 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.8" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	429 PPI	498 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
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 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	1200/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) 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+, 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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3968x2976 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/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
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, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	22.5W Wired fast 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 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
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: Black, Gold, Brown, Pink • EMUI 8.0 • Leica optics camera • HDR10 16:9 display • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging: 58% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
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