With the latest design and a powerful processor on the inside, the Huawei P20 Pro has proved to be one of the best Chinese that will offer users fair performance for their money. The phone also comes with the best camera configuration and the battery on the inside is one that will keep you rolling for days. Will it compete with the iPhone XS? Which one do you think will perform better on the hardware? Let’s see… We will be comparing the Huawei P20 Pro with the iPhone XS specifications, features, design and even the camera.
Huawei Honor P20 Pro VS iPhone XS – Design
On the design, the Huawei P20 Pro sport a decent body that is curved and gently coated with a metal finish. The mixture of green, blue and purple on the back is deceptive, and it makes the phone unique. It comes with security feature such as a fingerprint scanner that sits beneath the screen and also a Face ID that works with the help of front camera on the notch.
On the iPhone XS, Apple uses a notch still which is similar to that of iPhone X. There is an added Gold color option on the phone, and the notch is not a new thing since it has become the latest trend nowadays. The iPhone XS doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner like P20 Pro. Instead, it comes with a Face ID which is now more accurate than ever. You can use the Face ID to unlock your phone just as you would with a fingerprint scanner.
That said, the iPhone XS has water resistant of IP68 rating, while the Huawei P20 Pro has water resistant rating of IP67. Though there are little different here, what you should know is that both phones can survive when they are immersed in water for up to 30 minutes.
Both phones lack headphone jack, instead, you will get USB C on the Huawei P20 Pro, or you can go wireless using Bluetooth. The iPhone XS has Bluetooth version of 5.0 while the Huawei P20 Pro has 5.2. On the overall design, both phones are built with glass and their durability is certain.
Huawei P20 Pro VS iPhone XS – Display
On the screen, both phones use OLED displays which means high color brightness. The iPhone XS is further equipped with HDR10 and Dolby Vision display, and it supports support DCI-P3 as well. Users of the iPhone XS will benefit from the 3D Touchscreen and True Tone which gives it an edge over the Huawei P20 Pro.
The Huawei P20 Pro, on the other hand, packs a bigger screen size of 6.1in against the 5.8in on the iPhone XS. The screen has a resolution of 2244×1080 18.7:9 OLED with 408ppi which is slightly lower than the 2436 x 1125 resolution and 458ppi on the iPhone XS. So, on the display, the iPhone XS takes the point.
Huawei P20 Pro VS iPhone XS – Camera
On the camera aspect, the Huawei P20 Pro has the best camera configuration. The main camera has a 40Mp sensor with additional 8Mp telephoto and 20Mp monochrome cameras.
With this shooter in place, you will take beautiful photos that are sharp and colorful. What’s more, the portrait mode promise to deliver great bokeh. The front camera is 24Mp, and with the AI smart feature, you will be able to take portrait photos as well.
On the iPhone XS, Apple claim that the camera has been greatly improved. The new phone comes with wide angle sensors, and with the combination of the dual 12MP and other features, you will snap beautiful photos with the phone. It also has Smarts HDR features that will do a perfect job. On the front, it has a front facing camera of 7MP. On the overall camera’s configuration, choosing the winner will be difficult.
Huawei P20 Pro VS iPhone XS – Performance
On the hardware, the Huawei P20 Pro comes with its own chipset. It has Kirin 970 which is decent enough to deliver awesome performance. It has a battery capacity of 4000mAh with fast and wireless charging technology.
The onboard storage is 64GB/128GB and 256GB, while the iPhone XS has a bigger model with 512GB. On the battery life, Apple has improved the iPhone XS, and it lasts 30 minutes longer than the iPhone X. It has the new A12 Bionic chipset which is faster than the A11 Bionic in the iPhone X.
Huawei P20 Pro VS iPhone XS – Price
The iPhone XS starting price is $999, and it sells up to $1,349 for the bigger model.
The Huawei P20 Pro is selling at a price of $700 which is lower than the iPhone XS.
Our Verdict:
In all the specs comparisons, the iPhone XS is a beast, and it will perform well, while the Huawei P20 Pro will also perform well. The bigger RAM on the P20 Pro will enable the phone to load Apps and runs games smoothly, while the latest Apple A12 Bionic chipset will also run anything you throw at it.
So, in conclusion, it will be hard to choose a winner. Based on the price, the Huawei P20 Pro has value for money than the iPhone XS.
