Huawei Mate 20 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $799 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 39/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $2799
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 31 points higher (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 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 Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei Mate 20 by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2000. Huawei Mate 20 was $2000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (75/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (66/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (67/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (74/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.