Mate 20
Leica triple-cam flagship with Kirin 980 and big battery.
The Huawei Mate 20 is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Oct 2018, with a launch price of $800. It pairs the Kirin 980 with a 6.53" FHD+ IPS, notch display, a 12 MP + 16 MP UW + 8 MP 2x tele, Leica main camera and a 4000 mAh, 22.5W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 82/100 — The accessible Mate flagship. Standout strengths: leica triple cam with ultrawide + tele and kirin 980 flagship power. Main trade-off: notch instead of pro's curved screen.
The accessible Mate flagship.
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.
Read the full review- Leica triple cam with ultrawide + tele
- Kirin 980 flagship power
- Big 4000 mAh + 3.5 mm jack (still had Google)
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Mate 20 compares
| Mate 20 | iPhone 15 Plus | Pura 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Chipset | Kirin 980 | Apple A16 Bionic | Kirin 9010 |
| Display | 6.53" FHD+ IPS, notch | 6.7" OLED 60 Hz | 6.8" LTPO OLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP + 16 MP UW + 8 MP 2x tele, Leica | 48 MP · f/1.6 | 50 MP 1″ pop-out · f/1.6–4.0 |
| Battery | 4000 mAh, 22.5W | 4,383 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Launch price | $800 | $899 | CNY 9,999 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Mate 20 released?
The Mate 20 was released in Oct 2018.
How much does the Mate 20 cost?
The Mate 20 launched at $800 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Mate 20 screen size and type?
The Mate 20 has a 6.53" FHD+ IPS, notch display.
What chipset does the Mate 20 use?
The Mate 20 is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Mate 20 have?
The Mate 20 ships with 4/6 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Mate 20 battery capacity?
The Mate 20 has a 4000 mAh, 22.5W battery.
What is the Mate 20 main camera?
The Mate 20 has a 12 MP + 16 MP UW + 8 MP 2x tele, Leica main camera.
Does the Mate 20 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Mate 20 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 8 MP 2x, f/2.4.
Does the Mate 20 have a headphone jack?
The Mate 20 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Mate 20 weigh?
The Mate 20 weighs 188 g.
What colours does the Mate 20 come in?
The Mate 20 is available in 4 colours: Midnight Blue, Twilight, Black, Emerald Green.
Is the Mate 20 worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Mate 20 an editorial score of 82/100.
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