Category Breakdown
Huawei Mate 20 X
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Performance
64.870.8
Camera
53.053.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.052.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
63.565.5
Summary
- The Huawei Mate 20 X and Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) share a similar build quality with glass fronts and backs, aluminum frames, and identical display specifications, featuring a 7.2-inch OLED screen with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels.
- Performance is also consistent, as both devices utilize the Kirin 980 chipset, with options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- Camera capabilities are the same, offering a triple rear setup with a 40 MP main sensor, optical image stabilization, and 4K video recording.
- However, the Mate 20 X has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 4200 mAh in the Mate 20 X (5G), but the latter supports faster 40W charging.
- Software experience remains unchanged with Android 9.0 and EMUI 9.1, although the Mate 20 X (5G) lacks a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
Also available with 5GVersions: EVR-L29 (Global market); EVR-AL00, EVR-TL00 (China)
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: EVR-N29 (Global market)
Display
Size
7.2"
7.2"
Type
OLED, HDR10
OLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~346 ppi density)
1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~346 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 980 (7 nm)
Kirin 980 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP10
Mali-G76 MP10
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
40 MP
40 MP
Main Camera Details
40 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", AF
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
Front Camera
24 MP
24 MP
Front Camera Details
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
22.5W wired
40W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
174.6 x 85.4 x 8.2 mm (6.87 x 3.36 x 0.32 in)
174.6 x 85.4 x 8.4 mm (6.87 x 3.36 x 0.33 in)
Weight
232 g
233 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Blue, Phantom Silver
Emerald Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps, 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
5.0, 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)
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No

