Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate X2 vs Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Comparison between Huawei Mate X2 and Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei Mate X2, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Mate X2 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate X2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 295 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 14.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP24 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.13 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 632,818 | 515,090 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 984 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,722 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-A77 core at 3.13 GHz, 3 Cortex-A77 cores at 2.54 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.05 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with regional Mongoose M5/Cortex-A76/Cortex-A55 or Kryo 585/Cortex-A77/Cortex-A55 configurations. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Light Blue, Pink, Rose Gold, Red | Green, Bronze, Grey, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 14.7 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 145.8 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 161.8 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 295 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.3 % | 89.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.2 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 55 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 8″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,200 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,480 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 413 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | OLED, Foldable Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, Secondary Display | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Stylus Support |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.45″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n84 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, FM Radio, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.68 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.37 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TET-AN00 | SM-N981B, SM-N981B/DS, SM-N981U, SM-N981U1, SM-N981W, SM-N9810, SM-N981N |
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