Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 980 (7 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,200 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2019).
2019 · 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 7.2" · 174.6 x 85.4 x 8.4 mm (6.87 x 3.36 x 0.33 in)
Chipset Kirin 980 (7 nm)
RAM 6GB | 8GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 40 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Smooth Kirin 980 (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓ 7.2" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ 5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗ Heavy at 233g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
✗ No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚙️ 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
RAM
6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
346 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
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", 1.12µm, 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
📱 Design & Build
Weight
233g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
174.6 x 85.4 x 8.4 mm (6.87 x 3.36 x 0.33 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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 X (5G) support 5G?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) have NFC?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) support wireless charging?› No, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) support fast charging?› Yes, up to 40W (40W wired).
Is the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is rated IP53 — IP53 dust protected and water resistant (vertical water sprays) Stylus support.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) have expandable storage?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) supports Nano expandable storage.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) support dual SIM?› The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) have a headphone jack?› No, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) ship with?› The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1.
What type of USB port does the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) use?› The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) support Wi-Fi 7?› The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) has 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
