Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design The Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Kirin 980 (7 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,200 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.39" · 157.8 x 72.3 x 9.7 mm (6.21 x 2.85 x 0.38 in)
Chipset Kirin 980 (7 nm)
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB | 512GB
Main Camera 40 MP · Laser AF
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Smooth Kirin 980 (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓ 8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking
✓ Razor-sharp 538 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓ 6.39" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ 5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗ No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, October. Released 2018, December
Also Known As
Versions: LYA-L29 (Global); LYA-AL00P (China)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 980 (7 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
💻 Display
Sharpness
538 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
OLED, HDR10
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
📷 Camera
Main Camera
40 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Multi-Camera Setup
40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 20 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.7", AF
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,200 mAh
Adequate for moderate use
Type
Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging
40W wired, 70% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) Reverse wireless
📱 Design & Build
Weight
187g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
157.8 x 72.3 x 9.7 mm (6.21 x 2.85 x 0.38 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), leather/glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design support 5G?› No, the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design have NFC?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design support wireless charging?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design supports wireless charging (40W wired, 70% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) Reverse wireless).
Does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design support reverse wireless charging?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design can wirelessly charge other devices.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design support fast charging?› Yes, up to 40W (40W wired, 70% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) Reverse wireless).
Is the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 2m for 30 min).
Does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design have expandable storage?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design supports Nano expandable storage.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design support dual SIM?› The Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design have a headphone jack?› No, the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design ship with?› The Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1.
What type of USB port does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design use?› The Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design support Wi-Fi 7?› The Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design has 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
