• 6.53" (2244x1080) IPS LCD
  • 4GB/6GB
    KIRIN 980 SoC
    128GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.8 3 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 127
  • 4000 mAh

The Huawei Mate 20 phone has a 6.53-inch (2244x1080) IPS LCD screen, a 12MP main camera and a 8MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh and the main processor is a KIRIN 980 with 4 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductHuawei Mate 20 (Launched 2018-10-16)
Display6.53" 2244x1080 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 27mm 12-MP f/1.8 (Primary)
  • 52mm 8-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 17mm 20-MP f/2.27
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 21mm 24-MP f/2
Computing
  • KIRIN 980 SoC
  • 4GB/6GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
Battery4000 mAh
DesignIP68, 188g (6.6oz), 158.2x77.2x8.3 mm (6.23 x 3.04 x 0.33 inches)
Price (Market)$590
Price at Launch$799
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)6.53"
Display/Body Ratio88.0%
Resolution2244x1080
Sharpness (PPI)381 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • 2.5D
  • RGBW
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 27mm
Sensor SizeMedium
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • LED Flash
  • Autofocus
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 52mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
Ultrawide Camera
Megapixel20-MP
Aperturef/2.27
Focal Length (35mm) 17mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)4000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Non-Removable
  • Fast Charge
Computing
Processor BrandHiSilicon
Processor NameKIRIN 980
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.2 GHz
RAM Options4GB/6GB
Internal Storage Options128GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 9.0
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT19 1600/13560 Mbps
LTE Bands12, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT EDR
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 3.0
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
SIM Features
  • 4G
Sim Card 1
NameSIM1
SIM TypeNano SIM
SIM Features
  • 4G
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • IR
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • DIVX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VP8
  • VP9
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou

Huawei Mate 20 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Huawei Mate 20 was retailing at around $590 online. Things may have changed a bit since. The Huawei Mate 20 launched at $799 on 2018-10-16.
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Yes! The Huawei Mate 20 is water-tight and got a IP68 rating.
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Yes, the Huawei Mate 20 has dual-SIM (or SIM+eSIM). Always confirm with your specific SKU before purchase as it can vary per region and network."
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No, the Huawei Mate 20 resolution of (2244x1080) is not defined as 4K.
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No, Huawei Mate 20 does not support Wireless Charging.
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No, the Huawei Mate 20 does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Huawei Mate 20 is a 4G-LTE device that is rated 4G LTE CAT19 (1600/13560 Mbps).
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No, the Huawei Mate 20 does not work on 5G NR networks.
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Yes, the Huawei Mate 20 is a USB-C device.
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No, the Huawei Mate 20 does not have a removable battery.

Huawei Mate 20 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better
Huawei P20Huawei P20 ProHuawei P30 ProHuawei P30Huawei Mate 20 ProHuawei Mate 20Samsung Galaxy S10150017502000225025002750300032503500

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Huawei P20Huawei P20 ProHuawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P30 ProHuawei P30Huawei Mate 20Samsung Galaxy S10550060006500700075008000850090009500100001050011000

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Huawei P20 ProHuawei Mate 20Huawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P30Huawei P30 ProSamsung Galaxy S1025002750300032503500375040004250450047505000525055005750

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Huawei Mate 20 ProHuawei Mate 20Huawei P30 ProSamsung Galaxy S102750030000325003500037500400004250045000475005000052500550005750060000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Huawei Mate 20 ProHuawei Mate 20Huawei P20 ProHuawei P20Huawei P30 ProHuawei P30Samsung Galaxy S1020253035404550556065707580859095100105

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Huawei Mate 20Huawei P20 ProHuawei P20Huawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P30 ProHuawei P30Samsung Galaxy S102022.52527.53032.53537.54042.54547.55052.55557.56062.56567.570

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Huawei Mate 20 ProHuawei Mate 20Huawei P20 ProHuawei P30 ProHuawei P20Huawei P30Samsung Galaxy S1037.55062.57587.5100112.5125137.5150162.5175

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 11Huawei P30 LiteHuawei P20Samsung Galaxy S10Huawei P30Huawei nova 5THuawei Mate 20Huawei P20 ProHuawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P30 ProHuawei Mate 3025002750300032503500375040004250

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S10Huawei P20Huawei Mate 20Huawei P20 ProHuawei P30Huawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P30 Pro4550556065707580859095100105