• 6.39" (3120x1440) AMOLED
  • 6GB
    KIRIN 980 SoC
    128GB/256GB Storage
  • 40-MP, f/1.8 3 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 149
  • 4200 mAh W-Charge Huawei Super Charge 2.0 (40)

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro phone has a 6.39-inch (3120x1440) AMOLED screen, a 40MP main camera and a 8MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 4200 mAh and the main processor is a KIRIN 980 with 6 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductMate 20 Pro (Launched 2018-10-16)
Display6.39" 3120x1440 AMOLED , HDR10
Rear Camera(s)
  • 27mm 40-MP f/1.8 (Primary)
  • 81mm 8-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 16mm 20-MP f/2.2
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 21mm 24-MP f/2
Computing
  • KIRIN 980 SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB Storage
Battery4200 mAh, Wireless Charging, Huawei Super Charge 2.0 (40)
DesignIP67, 189g (6.7oz), 157.8x72.3x8.6 mm (6.21 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches)
Price (Market)$1290
Price at Launch$1150
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Display
TypeAMOLED
Diagonal (inches)6.39"
Display/Body Ratio87.9%
Resolution3120x1440
Sharpness (PPI)538 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • 2.5D
  • Tweakable Resolution
  • HDR10
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel40-MP
Aperturef/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 27mm
Sensor SizeLarge
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • LED Flash
  • Dual Tone Flash
  • Quad Bayer
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 81mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
Ultrawide Camera
Megapixel20-MP
Aperturef/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 16mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)4200 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
Fast-Charge ProtocolHuawei Super Charge 2.0
Computing
Processor BrandHiSilicon
Processor NameKIRIN 980
Processor ModelKIRIN 980
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.2 GHz
RAM Options6GB
Internal Storage Options128GB/256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 9.0
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT21 1.4 Gbps/300 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 Card 1
NameSIM1
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • IR
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
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

Mate 20 Pro Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Mate 20 Pro was retailing at around $1290 online. Things may have changed a bit since. The Mate 20 Pro launched at $1150 on 2018-10-16.
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Yes. Our information indicates that the Mate 20 Pro is IP67-certified to be water-resistant.
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Yes, the Mate 20 Pro has dual-SIM (or SIM+eSIM). Always verify your specific model before buying as it can be different per region and network."
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No, the Mate 20 Pro 3120x1440 resolution is not 4K.
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Yes, the Mate 20 Pro is capable of Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Mate 20 Pro supports Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Mate 20 Pro is a 4G-LTE smartphone that is rated 4G LTE CAT21 (1.4 Gbps/300 Mbps).
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No, the Mate 20 Pro is not a 5G NR handset.
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Yes, the Mate 20 Pro has a USB-C connector.
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No, the Mate 20 Pro's battery cannot be removed.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better
Huawei P20 ProHuawei P30 ProHuawei Mate 20 ProSamsung Galaxy S10Huawei Mate 30 Pro15001750200022502500275030003250350037504000

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Huawei P20 ProHuawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P30 ProSamsung Galaxy S10Huawei Mate 30 Pro55006000650070007500800085009000950010000105001100011500

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Huawei P20 ProHuawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P30 ProSamsung Galaxy S10Huawei Mate 30 Pro25002750300032503500375040004250450047505000525055005750

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Huawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P30 ProHuawei Mate 30 ProSamsung Galaxy S102750030000325003500037500400004250045000475005000052500550005750060000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Huawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P20 ProHuawei P30 ProSamsung Galaxy S1020253035404550556065707580859095100105

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Huawei P20 ProHuawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P30 ProSamsung Galaxy S1027.53032.53537.54042.54547.55052.55557.56062.56567.570

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 11Samsung Galaxy S10Apple iPhone 11 Pro MaxHuawei P20 ProMeizu Note 9Huawei Mate 10 ProHuawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P30 ProHuawei Mate 20Huawei Mate 30 ProHuawei Mate 20 X25002750300032503500375040004250450047505000

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S10Huawei P20 ProHuawei Mate 10 ProHuawei Mate 20 ProHuawei P30 Pro4550556065707580859095100105