Huawei P20 Pro vs iPhone 14 Plus: Which One Should You Buy?

iPhone 14 Plus edges ahead with a BeastScore of 69.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Huawei · 2018

Huawei P20 Pro

Huawei P20 Pro
69/ 100
Launch price$1,100
Apple · 2022

iPhone 14 Plus

iPhone 14 Plus
69/ 100
Launch price$899
Head-to-head

iPhone 14 Plus wins 3 of 8 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Huawei P20 Pro
Huawei P20 Pro
2 wins
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Plus
3 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivitySecurityValue
Huawei P20 ProiPhone 14 Plus
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedTie
    72
    72
  • CameraHuawei P20 Pro
    75
    72
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieHuawei P20 Pro
    76
    60
  • BatteryTie
    70
    70
  • DisplayTie
    62
    62
  • ConnectivityiPhone 14 Plus
    57
    68
  • SecurityiPhone 14 Plus
    86
    100
  • ValueiPhone 14 Plus
    55
    68
Key differences
  • iPhone 14 Plus has the bigger battery4,325 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • Huawei P20 Pro charges faster22W vs 20W
  • Huawei P20 Pro has a sharper main camera40 MP vs 12 MP
  • iPhone 14 Plus has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.1"
  • Huawei P20 Pro is lighter180 g vs 203 g
  • iPhone 14 Plus launched cheaper$899 vs $1,100
  • Huawei P20 Pro has a sharper selfie camera24 MP vs 12 MP
  • iPhone 14 Plus has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 4.2
  • iPhone 14 Plus has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5
  • iPhone 14 Plus is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP67
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Huawei P20 Pro
  • ✓23 g lighter (180 g vs 203 g), easier to hold
  • ✓40 MP main camera
  • ✓6.1" display at 60 Hz
Reasons to buy iPhone 14 Plus
  • ✓$201 cheaper at launch ($899 vs $1,100)
  • ✓Bigger 4,325 mAh battery (+325 mAh)
  • ✓12 MP main camera

Full specifications

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SpecificationHuawei P20 ProiPhone 14 Plus
1. Display & Screen
Screen typeOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size6.1"6.7"
Resolution & Density2240x1080 (408 ppi)2778x1284 (458 ppi)
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness600 nits peak1,200 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorNot listed Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsNot listedApple GPU (5-core)
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1iOS 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory6 GB LPDDR6 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Huawei P20 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera40 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX600 (Leica)12 MP, f/1.5, OIS, Sony IMX703
Telephoto Zoom8 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OISNone (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/A12 MP, f/2.4
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens24 MP, f/212 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Huawei P20 Pro Lightest Chassis
Dimensions155 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm160.8 x 78.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight180 g203 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP67IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity4,000 mAh4,325 mAh
Wired Fast Charging22W wired fast charging20W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listed15W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth4.25.3
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.1USB-C 2.0
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$1,100$899
Our verdict

iPhone 14 Plus wins — BeastScore 69.2/100

The iPhone 14 Plus is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,325 mAh vs 4,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.7" vs 6.1"). The Huawei P20 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (22W vs 20W).

Buy Huawei P20 Pro if you want

Higher-resolution main camera: 40 MP vs 12 MP · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)

Buy iPhone 14 Plus if you want

Larger battery: 4,325 mAh vs 4,000 mAh · Larger display: 6.7" vs 6.1"

Common questions

Which is better: Huawei P20 Pro or iPhone 14 Plus?

The iPhone 14 Plus is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,325 mAh vs 4,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.7" vs 6.1"). The Huawei P20 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (22W vs 20W). BeastScore: Huawei P20 Pro 68.7/100, iPhone 14 Plus 69.2/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between Huawei P20 Pro and iPhone 14 Plus?

Huawei P20 Pro has a 6.1-inch display and 4000 mAh battery. iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7-inch display and 4325 mAh battery.

How do Huawei P20 Pro and iPhone 14 Plus compare for speed?

Huawei P20 Pro scores 72/100 for performance; iPhone 14 Plus scores 72/100.

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