The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 20i | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 20i, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 164 g
- against 172 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Honor 20S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,750 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Fast Charge Power
- 20 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 20i | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 710 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | Mali-G52 MP6 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.27 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 303,283 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and 4 × 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.27 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.88 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
Design
| Specification | 20i | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Red, Black | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 154.8 mm | 154.3 mm |
| Weight | 164 g Best value | 172 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.1 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 20i | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 3,750 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 20 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 20i | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.21″ | 6.26″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 415 ppi Best value | 412 ppi |
| Display Features | — | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 20i | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 20i | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 20i | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 20i | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 1,400 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 20i | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | aptX HD, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 20i | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | HRY-TL00T, HRY-AL00TA, HRY-AL00Ta, HRY-AL00T | YAL-AL50 |
