Huawei P20 Pro (L09) vs Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 Pro vs Motorola Moto Z4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/15/2019 11:28 PM, updated: 1/10/2021 11:40 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z4 X Huawei P20 Pro (L09) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-4) Compare Huawei P20 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)

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11 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	vs	13 Advantages Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+408 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP42% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 48MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.7" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3600 mAh
+22.5W50% 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	15W
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	P2i certified
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)9% Lighter
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)6% Thinner
1080x2240 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
6.1"	vs	+6.4"5% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 24MP	vs	+(front) 25MP5% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
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	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

128GB (115GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

AMOLED / OLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
Other model names	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-L09 128GB Single-Sim, CLT-L09C, Charlotte	Lenovo Moto Z4 (Verizon) XT1980-4, MOTXT19804W
Country or region available	Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Israel, Japan, Taiwan, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Huawei	Motorola
Release date	4/1/2018	6/6/2019
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)	75 x 158 millimeters (2.95 x 6.22 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 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	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2240 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	408 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
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 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/50 Mbps	600/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, 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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
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	48 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	8000x6000 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/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
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	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, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	418 hours (17.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
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: Flash Grey • 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 display • Max Vision display • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio display • Moto Mods • HD Voice • HAC M4/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head), 1.44W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered