Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Huawei nova 5T
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei nova 5T (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro leads — 49/100 vs 45/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 40 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei nova 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 189g).
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei nova 5T
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 58/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 189g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Huawei nova 5T, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro scores 4 points higher (49/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro leads (38/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5T and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (38/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (76/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Huawei nova 5T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 174 g | |
| Price | $1049 | — |
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova 5T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei nova 5T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Huawei nova 5T
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5T and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (38/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (76/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei nova 5T?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro edges out the Huawei nova 5T by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei nova 5T?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Huawei nova 5T — 45/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Huawei nova 5T?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 5T is a better fit for everyday use.