Huawei Mate 20 X vs Huawei Mate 20 X 5G

Our Verdict: The Mate 20 X 5G and Mate 20 X are two phones from the same generation in 2019. The X 5G supports 5G while the X tops out at 4G, and there's more battery in the X, 5000mAh to 4200mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The X 5G offers up to 256GB of storage versus 128GB on the X, and the X is the lighter phone at 107g against 233g. There's no clear winner on specs, so go with the one that suits how you use your phone.

Release Date
1 January 2019 26 July 2019
Screen
7.2" 7.2"
Display
AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2244 1080 x 2244
Pixels Per Inch
346 346
Rear Camera
40 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera
24 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 980 HiSilicon Kirin 980
Battery
5,000 mAh 4,200 mAh
Storage
128GB 256GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
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
174.6 x 85.4 x 8.2 mm 174.6 x 85.4 x 8.2 mm
Weight
107 grams 233 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated Not rated
Huawei Mate 20 X Huawei Mate 20 X Huawei Mate 20 X 5G Huawei Mate 20 X 5G
Release Date 1 January 2019 26 July 2019
Screen 7.2" 7.2"
Display AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2244 1080 x 2244
Pixels Per Inch 346 346
Rear Camera 40 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera 24 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 980 HiSilicon Kirin 980
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,200 mAh
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
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 174.6 x 85.4 x 8.2 mm 174.6 x 85.4 x 8.2 mm
Weight 107 grams 233 grams
Water Resistance Not rated Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Huawei Mate 20 X or Huawei Mate 20 X 5G?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 7.2", both screens are similarly sharp at around 346 pixels per inch, and both use AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Huawei Mate 20 X or Huawei Mate 20 X 5G?

The Huawei Mate 20 X features a 40 Megapixels rear camera, while the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G has a 40 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Huawei Mate 20 X and Huawei Mate 20 X 5G?

The Huawei Mate 20 X is available in 128GB, while the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G comes in 256GB.

What processors do the Huawei Mate 20 X and Huawei Mate 20 X 5G use?

The Huawei Mate 20 X is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G uses the HiSilicon Kirin 980.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Huawei Mate 20 X or Huawei Mate 20 X 5G?

The Huawei Mate 20 X is the more portable of the two: it's 126g lighter at 107 grams, both are similar in overall footprint.

Which is more water resistant, the Huawei Mate 20 X or Huawei Mate 20 X 5G?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.

What operating system do the Huawei Mate 20 X and Huawei Mate 20 X 5G run?

Both phones run Android.