Launch report · Huawei
Huawei Mate 20: Leica triple-cam flagship with Kirin 980 and big battery.
SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2018·$800·Score 82/100
Mate 20 brought the Mate 20 Pro's Leica triple-camera versatility and Kirin 980 power to a more affordable flat-screen body — and crucially still shipped with Google services before the ban. A well-rounded 2018 flagship.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.53" FHD+ IPS, notch
Chipset
Kirin 980
RAM
4/6 GB
Storage
128 GB
Battery
4000 mAh, 22.5W
Main camera
12 MP + 16 MP UW + 8 MP 2x tele, Leica
Weight
188 g
What stands out
- Leica triple cam with ultrawide + tele
- Kirin 980 flagship power
- Big 4000 mAh + 3.5 mm jack (still had Google)
What to watch
- Notch instead of Pro's curved screen
- Mono speaker
- IPS not OLED
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy Note 10+
$1099 · score 90/100