Huawei Mate 20 vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Our verdict: Neither phone sweeps the display: the Huawei Mate 20 is bigger at 6.5" while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is sharper at 537 PPI. On paper, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro wins the camera battle with 40MP on the rear. Water protection goes to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro with its superior IP67 rating. Buying outright? The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is more affordable at £101.00 SIM-free.

Screen
6.53" 6.4"
Display
IPS LCD AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2244 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch
381 537
Rear Camera
16 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera
24 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 980 HiSilicon Kirin 980
Storage
64GB, 128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Dimensions
158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm 157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm
Weight
188 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance
IP53 - dust and splash protection IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts
SIM-free
£134.00 £101.00
Huawei Mate 20 Huawei Mate 20 Huawei Mate 20 Pro Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Screen 6.53" 6.4"
Display IPS LCD AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2244 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch 381 537
Rear Camera 16 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera 24 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 980 HiSilicon Kirin 980
Storage 64GB, 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Dimensions 158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm 157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm
Weight 188 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance IP53 - dust and splash protection IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts
SIM-free £134.00 £101.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Huawei Mate 20 or Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro's 6.4", the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has the sharper display at 537 pixels per inch versus 381, and the Huawei Mate 20 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Huawei Mate 20 or Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 features a 16 Megapixels rear camera, while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a 40 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Huawei Mate 20 or Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £101.00.

What storage options are available for the Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 is available in 64GB, 128GB, while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro use?

The Huawei Mate 20 is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro uses the HiSilicon Kirin 980.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Huawei Mate 20 or Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the more portable of the two — they weigh about the same (188 grams vs 189 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Huawei Mate 20 or Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 is rated IP53 - dust and splash protection, while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant.

What operating system do the Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro run?

Both phones run Android.