Huawei Mate 20 vs Huawei nova 5T
The Huawei Mate 20 (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 nova 5T leads — 45/100 vs 39/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 20 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP.
Huawei Mate 20
Huawei nova 5T
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 22W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (23/100 vs 16/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 188g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Huawei nova 5T, the Huawei nova 5T scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5T leads (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (23/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 5T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 174 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova 5T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 20 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 nova 5T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (58/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (42/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (23/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei nova 5T?
The Huawei nova 5T edges out the Huawei Mate 20 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Huawei nova 5T?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Huawei nova 5T — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei nova 5T?
The Huawei nova 5T leads on camera score (42/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Huawei nova 5T?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 5T is a better fit for everyday use.