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As the huge crowds at the HUAWEI Mate 20 sales launch show, the HUAWEI Mate 20 has been a huge MAJOR success.
We were amongst the first to receive the HUAWEI Mate 20, and here is our in-depth review. Find out why it won our Editor’s Choice Award!
Updated @ 2018-12-08 : Added a few updates, including new photos from Sydney.
Originally posted @ 2018-11-16
The HUAWEI Mate 20 Series
Instead of one flagship device, HUAWEI released three smartphones in the Mate 20 series. Let’s compare their specifications :
| Specifications | HUAWEI Mate20 X | HUAWEI Mate20 Pro | HUAWEI Mate20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.2-inch OLED display - 1080 x 2244 pixels (345 ppi) - DCI-P3 colour gamut | 6.39-inch OLED display - 1440 x 3120 pixels (538 ppi) - DCI-P3 colour gamut | 6.53-inch IPS display - 1080 x 2244 pixels (381 ppi) - DCI-P3 colour gamut |
| System Platform | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
| Memory | 6 GB LPDDR4x | 6 GB or 8 GB LPDDR4x | 4 GB or 6 GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 128 GB internal storage NM card slot (up to 256 GB) | 128 GB pr 256 GB internal storage NM card slot (up to 256 GB) | 128 GB internal storage NM card slot (up to 256 GB) |
| Front Camera | 24 MP sensor with f/2.0 lens | 24 MP sensor with f/2.0 lens | 24 MP sensor with f/2.0 lens |
| Rear Camera | Triple Leica Camera System - 40 MP wide-angle camera with f/1.8 lens - 20 MP ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.2 lens - 8 MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 lens | Triple Leica Camera System - 40 MP wide-angle camera with f/1.8 lens - 20 MP ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.2 lens - 8 MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 lens | Triple Leica Camera System - 12 MP wide-angle camera with f/1.8 lens - 16 MP ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.2 lens - 8 MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 lens |
| Connectivity | Network : LTE Cat. 21, LTE Cat. 13 WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual band) Bluetooth 5.0 USB 3.1 Type C | Network : LTE Cat. 21, LTE Cat. 13 WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual band) Bluetooth 5.0 USB 3.1 Type C | Network : LTE Cat. 21, LTE Cat. 13 WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual band) Bluetooth 5.0 USB 3.1 Type C |
| Water-Resistance | Some, IP53 | Yes, IP68 | Some, IP54 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh Li-Po battery - supports fast-charging | 4,200 mAh Li-Po battery - supports fast-charging - supports 15 W wireless charging | 4,000 mAh Li-Po battery - supports fast-charging - supports 15 W wireless charging |
HUAWEI Mate 20 Series Price + Availability
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 Samsung Galaxy Note9, but they’re counting on the Mate 20 will help them gain on Samsung.
They officially released the Mate 20 smartphones for sale on 27 October 2018, with overwhelming response.
Here are their official retail prices :
- HUAWEI Mate 20 with 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage : RM 2,799 / ~US$ 700
- HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage : RM 3,599 / ~US$ 900
And here are some direct purchase links for your convenience :
- HUAWEI Mate 20 (Twilight) : US$707.97 | £755
- HUAWEI Mate 20 (Black) : US$739.00 | RM 2,799
- HUAWEI Mate 20 (Blue) : £775 | RM 2,799
Unboxing HUAWEI Mate 20
The HUAWEI Mate 20 (US | UK | MY) comes in a black premium cardboard box. Let’s unbox it and see what we find inside!
Once you fully unbox the HUAWEI Mate 20 (US | UK | MY), you will find the following items :
- One HUAWEI Mate 20 smartphone
- One HUAWEI Mate 20 TPU bumper case
- One HUAWEI Mate 20 Quick Start Guide + warranty information
- One 22.5 watt HUAWEI SuperCharge power adaptor
- One USB Type C data and charging cable
- One pair of earphones and microphone
- One SIM tray ejection pin
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