Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
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Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
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Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
Performance
86.589.0
Camera
93.998.1
Display
80.481.5
Battery
29.591.2
Build
77.681.6
Connectivity
84.585.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
67.772.8
Summary
- The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) features a larger 7.2-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels, while the Mate 30 Pro 5G has a smaller 6.53-inch OLED display with a higher resolution of 1176 x 2400 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Mate 30 Pro 5G is powered by the more advanced Kirin 990 5G chipset, offering improved processing capabilities compared to the Kirin 980 in the Mate 20 X.
- Both devices have a 40 MP main camera, but the Mate 30 Pro 5G includes additional features like a TOF 3D sensor and enhanced video recording options.
- The Mate 30 Pro 5G also has a slightly larger 4500 mAh battery and supports wireless charging, whereas the Mate 20 X has a 4200 mAh battery without wireless capabilities.
- Both phones run different versions of EMUI, with the Mate 20 X on Android 9.0 and the Mate 30 Pro 5G on Android 10, but the latter lacks Google Play Services.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Mate 30 Pro 5G utilizing Gorilla Glass 6 for added durability, while the Mate 20 X is equipped with Gorilla Glass on both front and back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2019
2019, October 23
Announced
2019
2019, September 19
Description
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: EVR-N29 (Global market)
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: LIO-N29 (Global), LIO-AL10, LIO-TL10 (China)
Display
Size
7.2"
6.53"
Type
OLED, HDR10
OLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~346 ppi density)
1176 x 2400 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 980 (7 nm)
Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP10
Mali-G76 MP16
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom20 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.7", AF
40 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54", PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Leica optics, color spectrum sensor, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µmTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@960fps, 720p@7680fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
40W wired
40W wired27W wirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
174.6 x 85.4 x 8.4 mm (6.87 x 3.36 x 0.33 in)
158.1 x 73.1 x 8.8 mm (6.22 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
Weight
233 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Emerald Green
Black, Space Silver, Cosmic Purple, Emerald Green, Orange, Forest Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✓
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass