Huawei Mate 20 X vs Huawei Mate 80
The Huawei Mate 20 X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 50/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X
Huawei Mate 80
What makes Huawei Mate 20 X better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 232g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 15 points higher (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 X | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 4446 | |
| Display | 7.2" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2244 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 174.6×85.4×8.2 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 7.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 X and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Huawei Mate 20 X by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 20 X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (69/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 20 X — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 X and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 20 X has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 X over the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.