Huawei Mate 80 vs Nokia X20
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480; launch prices were $799 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 39/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 435,710); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Nokia X20
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 220g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nokia X20 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $799
- Better camera (47/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Nokia X20, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 26 points higher (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (69/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (57/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Nokia X20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 4470 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Nokia X20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Nokia X20 by 264.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $384. Nokia X20 was $384 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (69/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (83/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (57/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 26 points (65/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nokia X20 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nokia X20?
The Nokia X20 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.