Huawei P20 vs Huawei Y5 (2019)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei P20
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Huawei Y5 (2019)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei P20
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei P20
Better display
Huawei P20
Lighter body
Huawei Y5 (2019)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei P20 | Huawei Y5 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.8 | 5.71 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2240 | 1520 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 429 | 295 |
| Screen-to-body | 80.4 | 78.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei P20 | Huawei Y5 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP12 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 970 | Helio A22 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 9.1 | EMUI 9.1 |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei P20 | Huawei Y5 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei P20 | Huawei Y5 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 13 MP, f/1.8 |
| Wide | 20 MP, f/1.6, 27mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei P20 | Huawei Y5 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 24 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei P20 | Huawei Y5 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3400 | 3020 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 5 | — |
Body
| Spec | Huawei P20 | Huawei Y5 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 149.1 | 147.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 165 | 146 |
| Width (mm) | 70.8 | 70.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei P20 | Huawei Y5 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, March 27. Released 2018, April 06 | 2019, April 24. Released 2019, April 24 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Huawei P20 | Huawei Y5 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei P20 | Huawei Y5 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) - AMN-LX1 only |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei P20 | Huawei Y5 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei P20 | Huawei Y5 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei P20 and Huawei Y5 (2019) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei P20 packs a 3400 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei P20 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 20 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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