Honor X20
#2677
Huawei nova 7 SE
#2203Category Breakdown
Honor X20
Huawei nova 7 SE
Performance
87.384.7
Camera
53.165.6
Display
58.976.7
Battery
29.828.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
75.175.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.050.9
Summary
- The Honor X20 features a slightly larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.5-inch screen of the Huawei nova 7 SE, which supports HDR10.
- In terms of performance, the Honor X20 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 900 chipset, while the nova 7 SE uses the Kirin 820 5G, both offering solid performance but with different architectures.
- The camera systems are similar with both having a 64 MP main sensor, but the nova 7 SE includes an ultrawide lens, enhancing versatility.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Honor X20 at 4300 mAh with faster 66W charging, compared to the 4000 mAh and 40W charging of the nova 7 SE.
- Software-wise, the Honor X20 runs on Android 11 with Magic UI 4.2, while the nova 7 SE operates on Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, lacking Google Play Services.
- Both devices support 5G and have similar connectivity features, but the Honor X20 is slightly heavier at 192g versus the 189g of the nova 7 SE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor X20
Huawei nova 7 SE
General
Release Date
2021, August 13
2020, April 28
Announced
2021, August 13
2020, April 23
Description
N/A
Versions: CDY-NX9B (International); CDY-AN00 (China)
Display
Size
6.67"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2376 pixels (~391 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
Kirin 820 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G78 MC4
Mali-G57 (6-core)
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.9 (wide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, Panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4300 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired
40W wired, 70% in 30 min5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.8 x 74.7 x 8.5 mm (6.37 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
162.3 x 75 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
Weight
192 g
189 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Silver, Black
Black, Space Silver, Midsummer Purple, Crush Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Magic UI 4.2
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass