Huawei P60 vs P50 Pro: A Clash of Flagship Titans

Huawei's P-series consistently delivers stunning camera capabilities and premium design. But with the P60 and P50 Pro, which phone offers the best overall experience? We're diving deep into a head-to-head comparison to help you decide.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Huawei P60 boasts a more powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, offering a noticeable performance boost. While the P50 Pro excels with its exceptional battery life and potentially slightly better image processing in certain scenarios, the P60's raw power and improved efficiency make it the overall winner for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Huawei P60	Huawei P50 Pro

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
	CDMA2000 1x	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International

Launch
Announced	2023, March 23	2021, July 29
Status	Available. Released 2023, March 31	Available. Released 2021, August 12

Body
Build	-	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Dimensions	161 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm (6.34 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)	158.8 x 72.8 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	197 g (6.95 oz)	195 g (6.88 oz)
	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display
Resolution	1220 x 2700 pixels (~444 ppi density)	1228 x 2700 pixels (~450 ppi density)
Size	6.67 inches, 107.7 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)	6.6 inches, 105.4 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz	OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)	Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm)	Kirin 9000 (5 nm)Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm)
GPU	Adreno 730	Mali-G78 MP24Adreno 660
OS	HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services	HarmonyOS 2.0 (China), EMUI 14.2 (Europe), no Google Play Services

Memory
Card slot	Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)	Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
	UFS	-

Main Camera
Features	Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama	Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad	-	50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/3.5, 90mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, 7x lossless zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF 40 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (B/W), AF
Single	-	13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), AF
Triple	48 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 25mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)	-
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	Panorama, HDR	Panorama, HDR
Single	13 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)	13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), AF
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR Vivid	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers

Comms
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE
Infrared port	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (B1I+B1c+B2a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.1, OTG	USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	BDS Satellite Message	-

Battery
Charging	66W wired 50W wireless	66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless charging
Type	Li-Po 4815 mAh	Li-Po 4360 mAh

Misc
Colors	Black, Green, Violet, Rococo Pearl	Golden Black, Cocoa Gold, Pearl White, Charm Pink
Models	LNA-AL00, LNA-LX9	JAD-AL50, JAD-LX9, JAD-AL00
Price	About 600 EUR	$ 196.62 / £ 329.00 / € 473.13

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 76h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-27.3 LUFS (Good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 793876 (v8), 786215 (v9) GeekBench: 3145 (v5.1) GFXBench: 44fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Huawei P60

More powerful chipset (Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1)
Improved performance and efficiency
Potentially better camera processing
Likely slightly improved display

Potentially shorter battery life than P50 Pro
Higher price

Huawei P50 Pro

Exceptional battery life
Proven and excellent camera system
Reverse wireless charging
Potentially more affordable

Older chipset (Kirin 9000/Snapdragon 888)
Slightly less powerful performance
May lack some of the latest features

Display Comparison

Both phones feature excellent OLED displays, but the P60 likely has slightly improved color accuracy and potentially a higher peak brightness, though the P50 Pro's infinite contrast ratio is impressive. The P60 may also have a slightly higher refresh rate for smoother scrolling.

Camera Comparison

Both phones have exceptional camera systems. The P60 is expected to have improvements in image processing and low-light performance due to the newer chipset and potentially updated sensors. The P50 Pro's camera is already highly regarded, so the differences may be subtle but noticeable in specific conditions. Both offer excellent zoom capabilities.

Performance

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in the P60 is a significant upgrade over the Kirin 9000/Snapdragon 888 in the P50 Pro. Expect faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and better gaming performance on the P60. The P60's 4nm process also contributes to improved power efficiency.

Battery Life

The P50 Pro historically demonstrated exceptional battery endurance (76h endurance rating). While the P60's battery capacity is likely similar, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1's improved efficiency should still provide solid all-day battery life, though potentially not quite as long as the P50 Pro.

Buying Guide

The Huawei P60 is ideal for users prioritizing performance, gaming, and the latest technology. The P50 Pro is a great choice for those who value exceptional battery life, a proven camera system, and a slightly more affordable price point (depending on current deals).

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is the Huawei P60 worth the upgrade from the P50 Pro?

If you prioritize performance and the latest technology, then yes. The P60's chipset upgrade is significant. However, if battery life is your top concern and you're happy with the P50 Pro's camera, the upgrade might not be essential.

❓ Does the Huawei P60 support Google services?

No, like the P50 Pro, the Huawei P60 does not natively support Google services. Users will need to rely on Huawei's AppGallery and workarounds for accessing Google apps.