Huawei P20 Pro (AL01) vs Google Pixel 2 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 Pro vs Google Pixel 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/24/2018 11:37 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Google Pixel 2 X Huawei P20 Pro (AL01) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Google Pixel 2 (128GB) Compare Huawei P20 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)

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13 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	vs	10 Advantages Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+1080x2240 pixels17% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.1"22% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.7" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+22.5W114% 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	10.5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)124% More internal storage for applications and files
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)26% Lighter
408 PPI	vs	+441 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.1

7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

AMOLED

16 million

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

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

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P20 Pro (AL01)	Pixel 2 (128GB)
Other model names	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-AL01 (64GB) Dual-Sim, Huawei Charlotte	Google Pixel 2 G011A, HTC Walleye
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Google
Release date	4/1/2018	10/1/2017
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)	69.7 x 145.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.74 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2240 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	408 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (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 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Geekbench: 6437 (v4.4) GFXBench: 26fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/50 Mbps	800/75 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
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
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	10.5W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
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 • EMUI 8.1 • Triple back camera with Leica optics • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)	• Colors: Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL01)	Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
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