Overall Score
73.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#609)73.5
Performance(#1326)86.6
Camera(#558)93.9
Display(#1492)81.9
Battery(#360)90.1
Build(#759)80.5
Connectivity(#1769)69.6
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 20 Pro features a sleek design with a glass front and back, supported by an aluminum frame, measuring 157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm and weighing 189 grams.
- Its 6.39-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, providing vibrant colors and HDR10 support.
- Powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system is impressive, featuring a 40 MP wide lens, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 20 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 4200 mAh battery supports 40W fast charging and wireless charging, providing ample power for daily use.
- Running on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, the software experience is user-friendly, though it lacks a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1.
- Special features include stereo speakers and water resistance, enhancing the overall usability.
- Available in multiple colors, the Mate 20 Pro combines functionality with aesthetic appeal.
- Its combination of high-end specs makes it a strong contender in the smartphone market.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018, October 31
Announced2018, October 16
DescriptionVersions: LYA-L09, LYA-L29 (Global market); LYA-AL00, LYA-AL10, LYA-TL00 (China, Hong Kong); LYA-L0C (Canada)
Display
Size6.39"
TypeOLED, HDR10
Resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
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
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom20 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.7", PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details40W wired, 70% in 30 min15W wireless2.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm (6.21 x 2.85 x 0.34 in)
Weight189 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ColorsEmerald Green, Midnight Blue, Twilight, Pink Gold, Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
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)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass