Overall Score
58.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#3273)58.9
Performance(#3353)62.5
Camera(#1726)47.1
Display(#4980)70.5
Battery(#8629)43.5
Build(#1363)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 20
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 20 features a sleek design with glass front and back, an aluminum frame, and dimensions of 158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm, weighing 188 grams.
- Its 6.53-inch IPS LCD display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels, providing vibrant visuals at approximately 381 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 64GB or 128GB of storage paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile triple-lens setup with a 12 MP wide, 8 MP telephoto, and 16 MP ultrawide lens, capable of 4K video recording.
- A 24 MP front camera enhances selfie quality.
- The 4000 mAh battery supports 22.5W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, it offers a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1.
- The device also features stereo speakers and retains a headphone jack.
- Available in multiple colors, the Mate 20 combines style and functionality effectively.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionVersions: HMA-L09, HMA-L29 (Global market); HMA-AL00, HMA-ТL00 (China)
Display
Size6.53"
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~381 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 980 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP10
Memory64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 54mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide)
Front Camera24 MP
Front Camera Details24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details22.5W wired, 58% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm (6.23 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
Weight188 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMidnight Blue, Twilight, Black, Emerald Green, Pink Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes