Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Huawei nova 5 Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei nova 5 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro leads — 49/100 vs 48/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 40 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei nova 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei nova 5 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3500 mAh
- Better camera (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 17/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 189g
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Huawei nova 5 Pro, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro scores 1 points higher (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro leads (38/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (38/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (84/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Huawei nova 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei nova 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 5 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (38/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (84/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro edges out the Huawei nova 5 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Huawei nova 5 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro leads on camera score (41/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Huawei nova 5 Pro (84/100 vs 59/100).