Huawei Mate 20 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $799 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 39/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).
Huawei Mate 20
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Lighter: 188g vs 214g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $799
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 28 points higher (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (57/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (75/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (64/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $750 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Huawei Mate 20 by 54.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (68/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (57/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (75/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (64/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.