Huawei Mate 20 X vs Huawei P30 Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 20 X leads — 50/100 vs 48/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 20 X has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Huawei P30 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X
Huawei P30 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 20 X better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Lighter: 192g vs 232g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X vs the Huawei P30 Pro, the Huawei Mate 20 X scores 2 points higher (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro and the Huawei Mate 20 X are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 X | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 2875 | |
| Display | 7.2" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2244 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 174.6×85.4×8.2 mm | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 7.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 X and Huawei P30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro and the Huawei Mate 20 X are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 X edges out the Huawei P30 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 X and the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 X has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Huawei P30 Pro — 48/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 X over the Huawei P30 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Huawei P30 Pro (60/100 vs 38/100).