Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $1049 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 49/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $1049 vs $1520
- Better portability (59/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 21 points higher (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (72/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $471. Huawei Mate 20 Pro was $471 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (72/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 21 points (70/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.