Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Nokia X20
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480; launch prices were $1299 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 39/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 435,710); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Nokia X20
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 220g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nokia X20 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $1299
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Nokia X20, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 35 points higher (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Nokia X20 — 4/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (55/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Nokia X20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4470 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Nokia X20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Nokia X20 by 296.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $884. Nokia X20 was $884 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (75/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (67/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (55/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 35 points (74/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Nokia X20 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.