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Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB) vs Huawei P20 Pro (L29)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs Huawei P20 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P20 Pro X Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB) 12Points
6.18"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 Pro (L29)

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!

Pocophone F1 (64GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB) vs P20 Pro (L29)} 19 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1080x2246 pixels1%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2240 pixels
+6.18"1%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
64GB (50GB available)vs+128GB (115GB available)130%
More internal storage for applications and files
182 grams (6.37 ounces)vs+180 grams (6.3 ounces)1%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
403 PPIvs+408 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.7" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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.
(front) 20MPvs+(front) 24MP20%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps17%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
18Wvs+22.5W25%
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.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4
UFS 2.1
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
4G LTE-A
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
ModelPocophone F1 (64GB)P20 Pro (L29)
Other model namesXiaomi Poco F1 (6GB RAM), M1805E10A, PocofoneHuawei P20 Pro CLT-L29 (128GB) Dual-Sim, CLT-L29C, Charlotte
Country or region available(Global, International)Brazil(Europe)Hong Kong
(Global, International), Brazil, (Europe), Hong Kong
Saudi ArabiaAustraliaUnited Arab Emirates(Europe)PhilippinesIndiaJapanMalaysiaNew ZealandSingaporeVietnam
Saudi Arabia, Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Philippines, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam
BrandXiaomiHuawei
Release date8/29/20184/1/2018
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.2 x 155.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)
Weight182 grams (6.37 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.18" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2246 pixels1080x2240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI408 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (115GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps1200/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
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
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
(triple camera)
40 megapixels
20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide
8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.7" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registered528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Red
• MIUI 9.6 (POCO customization)
• AI camera
• Quick Charge 3.0
• LiquidCool technology
• WiFi display
• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue
• EMUI 8.1
• Facial recognition
• Triple back camera with Leica optics
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)
• 3.5mm to USB-C headphone adapter
• VoLTE
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)Huawei P20 Pro (L29)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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