Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 6 vs Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Comparison between Huawei nova 6 and Huawei Mate 20 X (5G): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 6 | Mate 20 X (5G) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 6, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 346 ppi
- Weight
- 197 g
- against 233 g
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Usable Surface
- 87.6 %
- against 84.7 %
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 6 | Mate 20 X (5G) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 990 | Huawei Kirin 980 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 | Mali-G76 MP10 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.86 GHz Best value | 2.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 650,833 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core: 2 × 2.6 GHz Cortex-A76, 2 × 1.92 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | nova 6 | Mate 20 X (5G) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, Purple | Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Body Height | 162.6 mm | 174.6 mm |
| Weight | 197 g Best value | 233 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % | 87.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53, Stylus Support |
Battery
| Specification | nova 6 | Mate 20 X (5G) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,100 mAh | 4,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | nova 6 | Mate 20 X (5G) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.7:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 7.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,244 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi Best value | 346 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 6 | Mate 20 X (5G) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 6 | Mate 20 X (5G) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nova 6 | Mate 20 X (5G) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 6 | Mate 20 X (5G) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 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 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Infrared | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 6 | Mate 20 X (5G) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker | A2DP, aptX HD, LE, Stereo Speakers, 32-bit/384kHz Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 6 | Mate 20 X (5G) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | WLZ-AL10, WLZ-TL10 | EVR-N29, EVR-AN00 |
