Huawei Mate 20 vs Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) 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 39/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 233g).
Huawei Mate 20
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- Lighter: 188g vs 233g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 34/100)
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 22W
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) scores 11 points higher (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is a bit better (30/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (64/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 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 | 6.5" LCD | 7.2" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1080x2244 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 174.6×85.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 233 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- 7.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (74/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is a bit better (30/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (64/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 20 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) — 50/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is a better fit for everyday use.