Huawei Mate X2
#537
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
#249Category Breakdown
Huawei Mate X2
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Performance
95.593.5
Camera
95.097.5
Display
89.896.0
Battery
30.691.2
Build
78.798.6
Connectivity
85.975.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.983.8
Summary
- The Huawei Mate X2 features a foldable OLED display measuring 8.0 inches with a resolution of 2200 x 2480 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, along with HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the Mate X2 is powered by the Kirin 9000 5G chipset, whereas the Note20 Ultra utilizes either the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 5G+, depending on the region.
- The camera system on the Mate X2 includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the Note20 Ultra boasts a 108 MP main camera, offering superior detail and versatility with its multiple lenses.
- Both devices have a 4500 mAh battery, but the Mate X2 supports faster charging at 55W compared to the Note20 Ultra's 25W, though the latter supports wireless charging.
- The Mate X2 runs on Android 10 with EMUI 11, lacking Google Play Services, whereas the Note20 Ultra operates on Android 10 with One UI 5, upgradable to Android 13, providing a more refined software experience.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Mate X2 being heavier at 295g and featuring an aluminum frame, while the Note20 Ultra uses a stainless steel frame and Gorilla Glass Victus, weighing 208g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Mate X2
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
General
Release Date
2021, February 22
2020, August 05
Announced
2021, February 22
2020, August 05
Description
N/A
Also available with 5G
Display
Size
8"
6.9"
Type
Foldable OLED, 90Hz
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
2200 x 2480 pixels (~413 ppi density)
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)
PPI
2200
1440
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 9000 5G (5 nm)
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA
GPU
Mali-G78 MP24
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom8 MP, f/4.4, 240mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details
55W wired
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
Unfolded: 161.8 x 145.8 x 8.2 mmFolded: 161.8 x 74.6 x 14.7 mm
164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight
295 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame
Colors
Black, White, Light Blue, Rose Gold, Collector’s Edition Black/White/Red
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.57 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer