Honor 20 vs Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
The Honor 20 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3750); the Honor 20 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 233g).
Honor 20
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- Lighter: 174g vs 233g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 34/100)
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Honor 20 vs the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) leads (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) notably outperforms the Honor 20 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (75/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Honor 20 | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 7.2" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2244 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 40 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 174.6×85.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 233 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 20
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor 20
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- 7.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 20
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 20 and Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) notably outperforms the Honor 20 (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (75/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Honor 20 or the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) edges out the Honor 20 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 20 and the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
The Honor 20 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) — 50/100.
Should you choose the Honor 20 over the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
The Honor 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is a better fit for everyday use.