Huawei Mate 20 X vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 20 X better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 736755
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 222g vs 232g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 X | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | — | |
| Display | 7.2" AMOLED | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2244 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 174.6×85.4×8.2 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 7.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 X and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei Mate 20 X by 59.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (78/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (68/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 X and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 X has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 X over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.