Huawei Mate 20
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Secondary Camera: 24 MPix , f/2.0
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Average of 35 scores (from 70 reviews)
Reviews for the Huawei Mate 20
The Huawei Mate 20 is largely identical to its 200-Euro (~$225) more expensive sibling, the Mate 20 Pro. Read on to find out whether the Mate 20 is worth the money and its differences from the Mate 20 Pro.
Source: Android Guys Archive.org version
There’s more here to consider besides what an excellent phone the Mate 20 is. I’ve truly enjoyed my time with it outside of the software issues I experienced. If there was no baggage, I would recommend this device to friends and family no problem. But, there is and that gives me pause.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/07/2019
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
The Mate 20's screen is also striking. The screen-to-bezel ratio is extremely small, so there's very little to get in the way when you're playing games or watching movies. Image quality is also top-notch, but the display uses IPS technology and not OLED, like the Mate 20 Pro. Gaming and graphics performance, while good, isn't on the same level as many current-gen smartphones either, so if you're a heavy gamer this might not be the option for you. For most users though, the Mate 20 is an extremely snappy and relatively affordable phone that will handle daily smartphone duties with aplomb.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/12/2019
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Overall, you get a lot of bang for your buck but this phone doesn’t live in a bubble. There are a lot of other great phones out there for similar pricing but with much better brand recognition, including devices like the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Note 9. That’s not to say this isn’t worth picking up, but before you make the plunge it’s never a bad idea to consider checking out the competition as well.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/16/2018
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Huawei Mate 20 offers lightning-fast performance and a comprehensive list of features, with a clever bill of compromises to help meet its £500 price tag. It’s a genuine OnePlus 6T rival.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Ausdroid Archive.org version
I’ve loved revisiting the Mate line one year on, firstly it shows me that Huawei is consistent with their hardware, the excellent performance and finish of the Mate 10 wasn’t a one-off that’s just how Huawei makes devices.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/29/2018
Source: Yugatech Archive.org version
Although it sits at the bottom of the series, the Mate 20 is still every bit worthy to be called a flagship smartphone of 2018. It even has some advantage over the Mate 20 Pro in some aspects and compared to its predecessor, the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro; it’s significantly better. When it comes to pricing, the Mate 20 is cheaper than the Mate 20 Pro at PHP 40,990. It’s also more affordable than other flagship smartphones in the market. So if you’re looking for an upgrade but don’t want to splurge on the extra features, this is the Mate to get.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2018
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
My biggest complaint overall is that you can't buy it in the U.S., unless you buy it on Amazon or something, but it's not optimized for U.S. LTE bands. This is really for reasons outside of Huawei's control; the U.S. government thinks that Huawei is spying on users and sending information back to the Chinese government.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Unbox Archive.org version
And aside from the substantial price difference, the Mate 20 has a few additional features that its more expensive brother doesn’t have: 3.5mm jack, a physical fingerprint scanner that’s more ergonomic to use, and a bigger, easier to use display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/22/2018
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
Summing it all up, the Huawei Mate 20 is a big and powerful Android phone. It has incredible battery life, fast charging and a fast chip inside it. But you get an LCD screen which may be bright, but it doesn't quite have the more impressive colors of an AMOLED one. The phone also lacks a few useful extras like wireless charging. Most notably, it can’t quite match the rest of late 2018 flagships when it comes to camera performance. The unclear update situation is another con.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
In typical Huawei fashion, the battery seems to last forever and it also charges fast with Huawei's charger. The screen looks great, performance is flawless, reception is good (even in the US where not all bands are supported), and that rear fingerprint scanner is faster than anything I've tried at unlocking your phone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
Overall, the Mate 20’s are a big step forward for Huawei. However, I feel like there’s some issues on the Mate 20 Pro that prevent it from really being an outstanding device. The Mate 20 Pro comes with a launch price of 1049€, and at this price range we really expect a no-compromise device. Unfortunatly, I feel like the issues with the display as well as only average battery life represent notable compromises. Supposedly the units with BOE screens have far fewer issues, but this isn’t much of an argument if you have to play the device lottery in order to get a good unit.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/16/2018
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
The Mate 20 does a lot of what makes the Pro so great - but not enough. Unless you're unlucky enough to live somewhere Huawei has deemed the Mate 20 Pro to be off-limits, this isn't the version to buy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
The Huawei Mate 20 isn't a crippled Mate 20 Pro. It's one powerful smartphone, with thoughtfully picked features, and it's more than capable to stand its ground. We can see many people deciding on saving €300 and opting for the less fancier but equally capable Mate 20, if they get that kind of choice at all, of course.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: Unbox Archive.org version
The Mate 20 has a smaller battery than the Mate 20 Pro at 4000mAh, though we have a feeling that it’ll probably last quite a bit longer since the display runs at a lower resolution compared to its bigger brother. Unfortunately, while the phone has fast charging capabilities, it’s nowhere near as fast as the Mate 20 Pro’s 30-minute 70% guarantee, nor does it have wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2018
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
We’re seriously impressed by the Huawei Mate 20. Though it doesn’t quite boast the bells and whistles of the Mate 20 Pro, the Mate 20 is an amazing smartphone in its own right. It boasts impressive internals that offer great speed and performance no matter the task, and the trio of lenses on the rear capture gorgeously detailed, well-lit images. Master AI 2.0 not only changes camera settings to get the best possible shot, but can actually track subjects to make sure the focus is always perfect.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Huawei Mate 20 distills much of what makes the Mate 20 Pro an excellent phone into something that’s different, though not necessarily inferior. It costs less, offers more screen and has a headphone jack. If you crave the cutting-edge bells and whistles the Pro packs, then look elsewhere. If on the other hand you want utility, big power, great battery and camera performance, the plain-Jane Mate 20 could be just the ticket.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
Overall, we feel that Huawei has certainly made a splash with these new phones. All three models look great, and their camera quality and displays seemed great in the short time we were able to spend with them. The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro were easy enough to hold and operate with one hand, with only the minor difficulties of their curved glass fronts. The relatively larger Mate 20 X was definitely on the bulky side, usually requiring two hands to operate and being rather awkward to hold - this could be an acceptable trade-off, however, as the smartphone is positioned as a gaming and entertainment device. In terms of performance, all three phones felt rather snappy. We had no trouble with their UIs or multitasking, and even in the camera app. We also played about 10 minutes of Asphalt 9 Legends on the Mate 20 Pro, and felt no lag or discernible heating of the glass body.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2018
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
Yes, without hesitation. Until we see the next round of smartphones early next year like the Samsung Galaxy S10 or those using the 7nm Qualcomm 855 processor, Huawei appears to have a giant lead over the rest.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2018
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Mate 20 is clearly sitting behind the flashier Mate 20 Pro in Huawei’s line-up, yet its clever approach to the notch makes it feel like one of the best Android phones around for people who want an all-screen phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The standard Mate 20 doesn't need the cool, forward-looking features of its Pro sibling to be a powerful, desirable phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Android Central Archive.org version
It's clear Huawei wants to hit a lower price point with the standard Mate 20 for people who just want a large, high-performance smartphone without any of the extra-expensive goodies. As it has been for the past year or so, the Pro series is the real jewel in Huawei's crown, and the far more interesting device for enthusiasts. Whether you value a high-quality, versatile camera setup, the biggest battery of any mainstream phone, the latest Android software, or being able to save your iPhone X-owning friends from battery anxiety, you'll find Mate 20 Pro a formidable piece of technology.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
And anyways - it's not like either of the Mate 20 phones feels like a compromise. Rather they both seem like proper flagship that we can't wait to put through their paces.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The standard Mate delivers a strong innings, but the Pro model outshines it in every department. When it comes to future-facing features the Pro is the way to go.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
It also plays the classic “me first” Huawei game, arriving with a next-gen CPU before any of its Android rivals. Would we rather have a Mate 20 Pro? Of course, particularly as the Mate 20 doesn’t have the cleanest-looking screen in its class. However, this still has the potential to be a critical smash.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
New to the market is the latest flagship smartphone from Huawei. Following the Mate series, last year’s Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are succeeded by the Mate 20 and the Mate 20 Pro, featuring the 7nm Hisilicon Kirin 980 chipset, along with a whole new design with added features. Out of the two, the Mate 20 Pro is aiming for the upsell, with new features such as reverse wireless charging, an OLED HDR display, an IP68 rating, a larger battery, and support for a 40W Supercharge.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Tech ARP Archive.org version
Here are the leaked HUAWEI Mate 20 specifications, features and details, including new photos and details of its graphene cooling technology and new camera features!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2018
Source: Tech ARP Archive.org version
After overtaking Apple, HUAWEI is aiming its sights at Samsung. It is a steep mountain to climb, with a huge gap in their sales, and the overwhelming popularity of the yet-to-be-released Samsung Galaxy Note9, but they’re hoping that the upcoming HUAWEI Mate 20 will help them gain on Samsung.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: Guenstiger.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 90% performance: 100% features: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/11/2018
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Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 87% mobility: 95%
Source: Connect - 12/18
Single Review, , Long, Date: 12/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% features: 90% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 75%
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 76% features: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/22/2018
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2018
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2018
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 91% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 95% display: 85% mobility: 93% workmanship: 93%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent hardware; nice cameras; impressive design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/23/2019
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100%
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 86%
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Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 76% features: 93% display: 89% mobility: 92% ergonomy: 72%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 63% display: 75% mobility: 90% workmanship: 81%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 70% features: 95% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Big screen; nice display; decent hardware; attractive design; metal case; high autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/31/2019
Source: Tecno Cino IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Pleasant design; nice display; long battery life; excellent main camera. Negative: Poor selfie camera; no wireless charging; unsupported waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/30/2018
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; attractive design; nice cameras; good price; high autonomy. Negative: Relatively heavy and bulky.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/10/2018
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Positive: Stylish design; big screen; nice display; long battery life; good hardware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 90% display: 85% mobility: 95% workmanship: 80%
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Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
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Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Source: Fredzone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2019
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Big screen; premium design; long battery life; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/16/2018
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 60%
Source: Antyweb PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice display; fast system; great cameras; long battery life. Negative: Only 4GB RAM.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/15/2018
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 100% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/03/2018
Source: Hitech Vesti RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; nice display; decent cameras; fast charging. Negative: Unsupported waterproof; no wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2018
Source: Tinh Te VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; powerful hardware; impressive cameras; long battery life. Negative: Unsupported waterproof; no wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/01/2018
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; decent interface; fast connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/22/2018
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/05/2018
Rating: price: 80% performance: 100% workmanship: 80%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; decent hardware; high performance; excellent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/05/2019
Comment
Model: The Huawei Mate 20 is a smartphone that claims to be a visual art that embraces technology and craftsmanship. It is built with a full vibrant display to accentuate its pure beauty. A user can be immersed by the Dewdrop display with the remarkable screen-to-body ratio, supporting a full screen of distinct clarity and striking color. The seamless design provides a wide space to explore the world. As a tribute to the nature’s rich colors, the Huawei Mate 20 is available in four vibrant colors. Light reflects beautifully off the back of midnight blue and emerald green making the unique Hyper Optical patterns glitter. It also has a special glass texture, which is non-slip and anti-fingerprint. Sophisticated craftsmanship creates a smooth and warm contrast to the glass back and makes it comfortable and reliable to hold. As for hardware, the industry-leading 7 nm process technology of the Kirin 980 generates a direct performance upgrade of speed improvement and power efficiency. By adopting the advanced and flexible CPU and GPU multi-core architecture, task and operation speed of the device has been greatly increased. One of the DUAL-NPUs offers vast AI computing and the other focuses on specific tasks to create massive efficiency and a drastically improved user experience. For memory, it features an innovative storage solution for smartphones, which is the world's first NM Card, which is 45% smaller than a microSD card. It shares the same slot with a nano SIM card. A user can select up to a 256 GB NM Card and enjoy massive storage with high transfer speeds.
The new Leica Triple camera powered by AI reveals life’s drama, texture, color, and beauty in every photograph that will take a breath away. The 12 MP main RGB lens captures great details in everyday photos, while the 8 MP telephoto lens will focus on distant shots and the new 16 MP Leica Ultra Wide Angle Lens is perfect for landscape photos and macro shots. Users can capture an imposingly wide perspective even from the confines of tight spaces and take extreme close-up shots from 2.5 cm. Recognizing more than 1,500 scenarios and 25 categories, the upgraded AI-powered photography can segment different objects and scenes in one photo now. Colors, brightness, and contrast are adjusted automatically. Powered by advanced AI Image Stabilization, the Night mode will shoot blur-free and focused handheld photos in low-light. It also balances high-contrast scenes to present incredible images. Enduring power has always been the symbol of the Mate series. The large 4,000 mAh battery with smarter AI power management fuels a user’s daily work and entertainment needs. The Huawei SuperCharge with TÜV Safety certification supports a rapid charge of just 30 minutes to provide a 58 % battery. As a conclusion, the Huawei Mate 20 is a smartphone is a smartphone of the Mate series with powerful performance, latest features, and impressive design.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
ARM Mali-G76 MP10: Integrated graphics card based on the second generation of the Bifrost architecture. Uses 10 of the 20 possible clusters and according to ARM offers twice the performance per cluster than the old Mali-G72.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Kirin 980: ARM based octa-core SoC with 2x Cortex-A76 up to 2.6 GHz (performance), 2x A76 with up to 1.92 (balance) and 4x Cortex-A53 with up to 1.8 GHz (power saving). Furthermore, it integrates a fast LTE modem with up to 1.4 GBit/s and is manufactured in 7nm at TSMC.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Huawei: Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd. is a Chinese telecommunications company and hardware manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Shenzhen. Huawei is a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. Huawei provides end-to-end solutions for telecommunications networks, devices, and smartphones, as well as storage, servers, networking, and cloud computing enterprise solutions and products.
In 2014, Huawei established the Honor subsidiary brand under which certain smartphone lines are sold. The Huawei name is usually not listed for these products.
81.9%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
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