Honor X20
#2034
Huawei nova 7 SE
#1972Category Breakdown
Honor X20
Huawei nova 7 SE
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
48.048.7
Display
70.570.5
Battery
52.552.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
62.162.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
64 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Silver, Black
Black, Space Silver, Midsummer Purple, Crush Green
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Magic UI 4.2
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
OS Version
Android 11, Magic UI 4.2
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes