Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Nokia X20
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480; launch prices were $1050 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 39/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 435,710); the Nokia X20 is noticeably lighter (220g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Nokia X20
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $1050
- Better portability (36/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Nokia X20, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 60/100, Nokia X20 — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X20 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Nokia X20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4470 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $415 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Nokia X20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Nokia X20 by 382.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $635. Nokia X20 was $635 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (77/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (68/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (83/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X20 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 35 points (74/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Nokia X20 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use.