The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 20e | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 20e, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 415 ppi
- against 270 ppi
- Weight
- 164 g
- against 192 g
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.4 mm
vivo Y20a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.51″
- against 6.21″
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 20e | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.95 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 138,500 | 95,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 352 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.95 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.45 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 20e | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 73.6 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 154.8 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 164 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.1 % Best value | 81.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 20e | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | 20e | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.21″ | 6.51″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 415 ppi Best value | 270 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | 20e | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 20e | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 20e | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 20e | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 20e | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 20e | Y20a |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V2052, V2054, V2070, V2101, V2034 |
