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Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£700RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.53 inchesMain camera megapixels:12 MP & 16 MP & 8 MP

Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 71% of smartphones
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

25%

5.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.2

Camera

15%

5.0

Display

15%

4.4

Battery

10%

6.4

Software

10%

7.0

Connectivity

4%

6.5

Audio

3%

6.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 76% of smartphones
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 972 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 84% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

25%

5.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.2

Camera

15%

5.0

Display

15%

4.4

Battery

10%

6.4

Software

10%

7.0

Connectivity

4%

6.5

Audio

3%

6.3

Design

5.9
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 972 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 8.4 points, which is higher than 80% of smartphones.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

6.8

Price

6.4
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
Huawei Kirin 980
Processor model
Huawei Kirin 980
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone uses the Huawei Kirin 980 processor which is faster than processors in 54.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
RAM capacity
4 GB
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.6 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.6 GHz
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.6 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 56.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.9% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 9 Pie
Android version
Android 9 Pie
Android version
Android 9 Pie
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 9 Pie which is older than that found in 93.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 2.6% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
no
Dark mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This smartphone does not offer dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP & 16 MP & 8 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP & 16 MP & 8 MP
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 12 MP & 16 MP & 8 MP which is lower than that of 86.5% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 53% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
38.4 mm²
Main camera sensor area
38.4 mm²
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 38.4 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 51.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.55 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.55 µm
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.55 µm which is larger than in 96.8% of smartphones and equal to the size in 0.1% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.53 inches
Screen size
6.53 inches
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.53 inches which is smaller than the screens of 78% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2224 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2224 px
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2224 px which is lower than that of 75.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
381 ppi
Pixel density
381 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 381 ppi which is lower than that of 74.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 90.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
22.5 W
Charging speed
22.5 W
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 22.5 W which is slower than in 72.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
158.2 mm
Height
158.2 mm
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 158.2 mm which is shorter than 85.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Width
77.2 mm
Width
77.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.2 mm which is wider than 76% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.3 mm
Thickness
8.3 mm
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm which is thinner than 44.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
188 g
Weight
188 g
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 188 g which is lighter than 70.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.8% of smartphones.
Device volume
97,328 cm³
Device volume
97,328 cm³
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 97,328 cm³ which is smaller than 51.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.75 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.55 µm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.55 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Master AI, HiVision, AI Cinema Mode, AI Portrait Color, AI GPS, AI Smart Gallery, AI Shopping
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    Cross-site tracking protection
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • 8.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Huawei Mate 20
    the average smartphone
    Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.67 vs 8.000).
    8.67 vs 8
  • 53.9% more popular
    Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.37 vs 5.4).
    8.37 vs 5.44
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.6 GHz & 2 x 1.92 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.6 GHz & 2x1.92 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.6 GHz & 2x1.92 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 8.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.6 GHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 24.1% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    31.78 GB/s
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (31.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    31.78 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Master AI, HiVision, AI Cinema Mode, AI Portrait Color, AI GPS, AI Smart Gallery, AI Shopping
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    Cross-site tracking protection
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports desktop mode
    Desktop mode
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.75 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.55 µm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.55 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    Multi-lens front camera
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    24 MP
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (24 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    24 MP vs 16 MP
  • 20% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    38.4 mm²
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (38.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    38.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.1
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 24.2% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    820 nits
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (820 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    820 nits vs 660 nits
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 5.4 mm shorter
    Height
    158.2 mm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (158.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    158.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1 m
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 4.2% lighter
    Weight
    188 g
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (188 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    188 g vs 196.2 g
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    12 MP & 16 MP & 8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (12 MP & 16 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    12 MP & 16 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 14.9% worse value for money
    Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.39 vs 7.3).
    6.39 vs 7.34
  • 2.69x more expensive
    Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£700 vs £260).
    £700 vs £260
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 21.1% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    750 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (750 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    750 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Huawei Kirin 980
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Huawei Kirin 980 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Huawei Kirin 980 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 33% fewer transistors
    Number of transistors
    6,900 million
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <5.3k million – >19k million
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (6900 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    6,900 million vs 10,300 million
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Supports older OpenCL version
    OpenCL version
    1.2
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenCL version than the average smartphone (1.2 vs 2). The average smartphone supports OpenCL version 2.0.
    1.2 vs 2.0
  • 7.3% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    10,000
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (10,000 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    10,000 vs 10,783
  • 35.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    2,462
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (2,462 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    2,462 vs 3,825
  • 45.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    664
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (664 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    664 vs 1,226
  • 11.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    836
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (836 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    836 vs 942
  • 20.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    2,472
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (2,472 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    2,472 vs 3,115
  • 5.1% lower PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    4,166
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2.2k – >10.5k
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (4,166 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    4,166 vs 4,389
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 9 Pie
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 9 Pie vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 9 Pie vs Android 14
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Lacks dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone does not support dark mode, the average smartphone does. 95.8% of smartphones have dark mode.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    12 MP & 16 MP & 8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (12 MP & 16 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    12 MP & 16 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.14 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.53 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.53 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2224 px
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2224 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2224 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 3.5% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    381 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (381 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    381 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 220 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    780 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (780 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    780 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 33.1% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    526 min
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (526 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    526 min vs 786 min
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    92
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (92 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    92 vs 99.5
  • 31.8% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    22.5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (22.5 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    22.5 W vs 33 W
  • 25% slower wireless charging speed
    Wireless charging speed
    15 W
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >50 W
    This smartphone has a slower wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 20 W). The average smartphone wireless charging speed is 20 W.
    15 W vs 20 W
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP53
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • 6 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2018 vs 2024). 6.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    October 2018
    2018 vs 2024
  • 1.2 mm wider
    Width
    77.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.2 mm vs 76 mm

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tomsguide.com
16/10/2018
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techadvisor.com
24/10/2018
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stuff.tv
12/11/2018
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thurrott.com
09/11/2018
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23/08/2019
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hothardware.com
12/02/2019
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neowin.net
25/11/2018
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techradar.com
23/10/2018
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gsmarena.com
02/11/2018
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18/10/2018
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16/10/2018
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01/02/2019
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11/12/2018
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04/01/2019
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17/10/2018
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08/11/2018
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23/01/2019
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13/11/2018
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17/12/2018
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27/11/2018
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14/11/2018
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02/11/2018
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11/01/2019
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28/01/2019
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What we like about Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB)

  • Exceptional battery life that can last up to two full days on a single charge.
  • High-performance Kirin 980 chipset ensures fast and smooth operation for daily tasks and gaming.
  • Features a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is missing from the Pro model.
  • Bright and high-quality 6.53-inch LCD display with a small, unobtrusive teardrop notch.
  • Versatile Leica triple camera system including wide-angle and telephoto lenses.
  • Fast and reliable physical fingerprint sensor located on the rear of the device.
  • Elegant and ergonomic design with a textured back that provides better grip and fewer fingerprints.

What we don't like about Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB)

  • Lacks wireless charging, which is disappointing for a glass-backed flagship-tier phone.
  • Lower water and dust resistance rating (IP54) compared to the Pro's IP68.
  • Software experience can be cluttered with pre-installed 'crapware' and aggressive battery management.
  • LCD screen lacks the deep blacks and vibrant contrast of AMOLED panels found on rivals.
  • Loudspeakers are notably quiet and lack the depth found in other 2018 flagships.
  • Uses proprietary Nano Memory (NM) cards for storage expansion rather than standard microSD.
  • Limited availability and LTE band optimization in certain markets like the United States.

Verdict

The Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB) is a powerful Android smartphone featuring the flagship 7nm Kirin 980 processor and a large 6.53-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a teardrop notch. Key pros include exceptional, almost two-day battery life (4,000mAh) with 22.5W fast charging, a versatile Leica-branded triple-camera system (12MP main, 16MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto), and the retention of a 3.5mm headphone jack and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Cons include the use of an LCD screen instead of the more vibrant AMOLED panel found on the Pro model, an IP53 rating for only splash resistance (not full waterproofing), and the reliance on Huawei's proprietary and less common Nano Memory (NM) cards for storage expansion instead of standard microSD cards. The camera performance, while good, is not on par with the higher-end Pro version, and long-term software update support can be a concern.

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