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MagyarHuawei Mate 20 X
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 24 MPix f/2.0
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Average of 24 scores (from 43 reviews)
Reviews for the Huawei Mate 20 X
After much confusion, Huawei announced that it would be releasing the Mate 20 X in Austria and Germany. The giant 7.2-inch phone has now arrived at our offices and is ready to put through its paces. Read on to find out whether this €900 (~$1037) beast is worth the money.
Source: DxOMark
Archive.org versionAimed primarily at smartphone gamers and movie buffs, the massive 7.2-inch screen and fast processing engine are key selling points for the Huawei Mate 20 X. If photography is also an important factor, however, you can be confident of shooting some great images with Huawei’s super-sized smartphone. Its triple-camera setup ensures good results for ultra-wide and zoom shots, and the main camera’s Quad-Bayer sensor delivers excellent exposures in all lighting conditions. Some improvements to soft bokeh shots, a reduction in noise when using zoom indoors, and enhancing fine details across the board would help improve the device’s score further, however. Those issues aside, the Huawei Mate 20 X remains a very capable device for smartphone photography enthusiasts.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/05/2020
Source: DxOMark
Archive.org versionThe Huawei Mate X records and plays audio better overall than any of the other phones we have tested, which is in line with its positioning as a device aimed at those who want an excellent multimedia experience. It even edged out the excellent Apple iPhone XS Max by a point. Use case scores were consistently high across all our use cases, including concert and video recording as well as meeting and memo audio recording. However, memo recording would benefit from a more directional microphone response so that it would be easier to understand the recorded voice over background noise. One quirk that doesn’t directly affect the sound, but does concern the user experience, is that the music player interface doesn’t allow full navigation of the music catalog when held in portrait orientation.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Pocket Lint
Archive.org versionIf you're looking for a two-handed mega-sized phone then the Mate 20 X is a genuinely fantastic media powerhouse. It has a great (and, yes, massive) screen, further enhanced by great audio, and the battery just goes on and on whatever you throw at it.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/28/2019
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionIf you want a premium flagship smartphone with the largest screen possible then this is it. With practically the same specs as the Mate 20 Pro including the same excellent cameras, the Mate 20 X is a curious smartphone that we enjoyed using far more than we expected given the size. Performance is flawless in 2019 and the winning combination of large battery and 1080p display is attractive. If you want a smaller phone then you have many other options but the Mate 20 X is flying the flag for screen real estate with build quality that is right out the top drawer. It doesn’t have full waterproofing or wireless charging but with a proper fingerprint sensor and a headphone jack, we are sold.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Authority
Archive.org versionInitially described as the “best portable mobile gaming machine” on the market by Huawei’s CEO, it’s notable the Chinese juggernaut gradually softened its gaming-centric marketing for the Mate 20 X over time, instead focusing on the phone’s size and specs. This should’ve been the approach from the outset, as the Mate 20 X is a bonafide media monster with an eye-popping display, killer camera, 1-2 day battery life, and enough raw power to handle almost anything you can throw at it. Yet, those outlandish launch claims still linger in the memory and the Mate 20 X doesn’t get anywhere close to delivering on Huawei’s originally ridiculous promises that it’d crafted the ultimate gaming device.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 86% display: 89% mobility: 77%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionWith a bigger screen, bigger battery and smaller notch than the Mate 20 Pro, the Huawei Mate 20 X also has the same camera set up and adds a headphone jack. If you want the most screen possible, it might be for you. You lose the curved display, wireless charging, full water resistance and secure Face ID but for many that won’t matter if a huge display, outstanding camera and great performance are top of your list. If you want a normal size phone, get the Mate 20 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Authority
Archive.org versionThere’s also competition from within from the Mate 20 Pro. For an extra 150 euros, the Pro model has a higher resolution display, improved waterproofing, reverse, wireless, and faster charging, and upgraded biometrics. Likewise, if you have cash to burn, Huawei’s $2,600 Mate X folding phone is on the horizon with its even larger 8-inch fold-out display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/16/2019
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionWith a bigger screen, bigger battery and smaller notch than the Mate 20 Pro, the Huawei Mate 20 X also has the same camera set up and adds a headphone jack. If you want the most screen possible, it might be for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionWith a bigger screen, bigger battery and smaller notch than the Mate 20 Pro, the Huawei Mate 20 X also has the same camera set up and adds a headphone jack. If you want the most screen possible, it might be for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint
Archive.org versionIf you're looking for a two-handed mega-sized phone then the Mate 20 X is a genuinely fantastic media powerhouse. It has a great (and, yes, massive) screen enhanced by great audio, and the battery just goes on and on whatever you throw at it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2019
Source: Tech Nave
Archive.org versionJust so you know, the M-Pen is pretty big so it's recommended that you get a special casing for the Mate 20 X to clip the stylus together. The phablet is now available for RM3199 and you can check it out at your nearest Huawei experience store or the online store right here. Stay tuned for more tech articles at
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/30/2019
Source: GSM Arena
Archive.org versionThe Huawei Mate 20 X is not everyone's cup of tea because of that giant 7.2" screen. While it is a joy for gamers, it might be a nightmare as a daily driver because of that size. Then again, the Mate 20 X is about 15-17mm taller than the most recent bunch of phablets - the Galaxy Note9, iPhone XS Max, Mi Mix 3 - so its footprint might be not so tough to stomach after all.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 92%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionHowever, if you’re wanting a regular, generously sized phablet, it ticks most of the right boxes. The screen is a little on the warm side but it’s nicely sharp and HDR-ready. Plus, the Mate 20 X’s size makes it superb for Netflix binging on-the-go. Stellar battery life and performance round-off a decent package.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Nave
Archive.org versionOverall, this is a great phone and is actually the first Huawei smartphone that I've fallen in love with (also the reason why I'm addicted to mobile gaming, specifically, Mobile Legends). But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and read more reviews on TechNave.com!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2019
Source: Stuff TV
Archive.org versionHuawei's latest CPU is super quick, the three-lens rear camera is one of the best and most versatile you'll find on a phone right now, and even goes one better than the Mate 20 Pro by finding room for a headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Nave
Archive.org versionAll in all, we find that not only is the Mate 20 X one of best gaming phablets in the market now, but for just lifestyle purposes - the phablet can be used in other areas such as watching or gaming together, taking mobile photography, drawing as well as other social and even working related task is conveniently available for you.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/04/2019
Source: Tech Nave
Archive.org versionAfter testing out the battery, we think the Mate 20 X is more than capable of satisfying most users with its huge 5000mAh battery. Since the phone can handle the entertainment aspect easily, imagine how long it can last if you are just using it for social media. Moreover, it also has a SuperCharge technology that makes charging on-the-go faster and more convenient.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/03/2019
Source: Tech Nave
Archive.org versionSo to recap, the Huawei Mate 20X is part of the Huawei Mate flagship business series offering high-end performance as well as a superior triple camera setup, as it possesses the ability to capture wide-angle shots with 3x zoom which makes it perfect for professional as well as casual photography! Also, gaming on it is just great and can be really immersive thanks to the 7.2-inch display and the dual stereo speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/02/2019
Source: Tech Nave
Archive.org versionSo what do you think about the Mate 20 X? Is it too big? Are you interested in checking it out at your nearby Huawei Experience Store? And will we be seeing bigger devices in the next few years? Let us know what your favourite phablets are in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech articles at TechNave.com.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/26/2018
Source: NDTV Gadgets
Archive.org versionOverall, we feel that Huawei has certainly made a splash with these new phones. All three models look great, and their camera quality and displays seemed great in the short time we were able to spend with them. The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro were easy enough to hold and operate with one hand, with only the minor difficulties of their curved glass fronts. The relatively larger Mate 20 X was definitely on the bulky side, usually requiring two hands to operate and being rather awkward to hold - this could be an acceptable trade-off, however, as the smartphone is positioned as a gaming and entertainment device. In terms of performance, all three phones felt rather snappy. We had no trouble with their UIs or multitasking, and even in the camera app. We also played about 10 minutes of Asphalt 9 Legends on the Mate 20 Pro, and felt no lag or discernible heating of the glass body.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2018
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThe Huawei Mate 20 X is a great smartphone for those looking to game or binge Netflix on the move, but for many it will simply be too big.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: GSM Arena
Archive.org versionAnd anyways - it's not like either of the Mate 20 phones feels like a compromise. Rather they both seem like proper flagship that we can't wait to put through their paces.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: Hartware
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 80% performance: 100% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
Source: Tech Stage
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/07/2019
Source: Android Pit
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Connect - 3/19
Single Review, , Long, Date: 02/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 87% features: 92% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 81%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 94% features: 79% display: 86% mobility: 94%
Source: Inside Handy
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Chinahandys.net
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
Source: Computerhoy
ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 93% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Source: Movil Zona
ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/20/2019
Rating: price: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Xataka
ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/03/2019
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 95% display: 85% mobility: 98% workmanship: 93%
Source: Xataka
ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Impressive stylus pen; high autonomy; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/21/2019
Source: HDblog.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: AndroidPit.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/19/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AndroidPit.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Beautiful design; support 5G. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2019
Source: Panorama
IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Nice gaming performance; big screen; nice display; fast face ID; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/18/2018
Source: AndroidPit.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Big screen; attractive design; decent cameras; nice performance. Negative: Bulky.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2018
Source: AndroidPit.fr
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AndroidPit.fr
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Big screen; attractive design; nice cameras. Negative: Bulky.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2018
Source: FPT shop
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: High performance; excellent cameras. Negative: Bulky.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/28/2019
Source: Unlimited Tech
→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 83%
Comment
Model: The Huawei Mate 20 X is a huge sized smartphone, which is bigger than some tablets years ago. Since it has a very big screen, it is not possible to use it with one hand. However, the company claims that it is a performance dynamo, thus the size could also be for performance sake besides the screen. The Mate 20 X packs in a huge 7.2-inch OLED HDR display. It has a Full HD+ (2,244 x 1,080 pixels) resolution with an 87.83 % screen to body ration, which makes it a bigger screen boasting a higher resolution. However, it is also an advantage for users who want to display a lot of information on their smartphones. As for design, The Mate 20 X comes in Midnight Blue or Phantom Silver. The engraved glass back panel filters the color layer to produce the unique textures glittering in the light and the finish is made to be non-slip and anti-fingerprint for a gorgeous look at every moment. As for audio, a user will also find speakers on the top and bottom of the Mate 20 X. The Mate 20 X is powered by the industry-leading 7 nm process technology Kirin 980 processor, which generates a direct performance upgrade in terms of speed improvement and power efficiency. One of the dual-NPU offers vast AI computing and the other focuses on specific tasks to create a drastically improved user experience. The huge smartphone also features Huawei Supercool, the world’s first liquid multi-dimensional cooling system with vapor chamber (VC) and graphene film used in smartphones.
As for the camera, the Mate 20 X certainly offers very high specification in terms of image capturing. The new Leica Triple Camera powered by AI reveals life’s drama, texture, color and beauty in every photograph. Designed for different scenarios, the 40 MP main RGB lens captures great details in everyday photos, while the 8 MP telephoto lens will focus on distant shots and the whole new 20 MP Leica Ultra-Wide Angle Lens is perfect for the landscape photos and macro shots. There’s much more about AI computing in the Mate 20 X. Recognizing more than 1,500 scenarios and 25 categories, the upgraded AI-powered photography now can segment different objects and scenes in one photo. The AI Portrait Colour detects people and greys out the background to record films with an artistic taste. Furthermore, The AI video editor can identify faces and create separate video highlights for each person, saving time and effort of editing the video. The company also claims that the Mate 20 X uses AI to help the user discover landmarks, antique paintings and provides an accurate measurement of calories in food. AI also applies on the battery of the Mate 20 X. The industry-leading 5000 mAh battery and AI-driven resource allocation deliver a staggering level of power that can handle intense gaming and long working hours. Besides that, TUV safety-certified Huawei SuperCharge offers high-speed charging so a user can power-up quickly. As a conclusion, Huawei has delivered a powerful yet huge smartphone. It is huge to the point where it will probably be too big for most users, making it a niche product. It could be useful for users who always showcase products and services, or entertain on the go.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
ARM Mali-G76 MP10: Integrated graphics card based on the second generation of the Bifrost architecture. Uses 10 of the 20 possible clusters and according to ARM offers twice the performance per cluster than the old Mali-G72.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Kirin 980: ARM based octa-core SoC with 2x Cortex-A76 up to 2.6 GHz (performance), 2x A76 with up to 1.92 (balance) and 4x Cortex-A53 with up to 1.8 GHz (power saving). Furthermore, it integrates a fast LTE modem with up to 1.4 GBit/s and is manufactured in 7nm at TSMC.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
7.20":
This display format is in the mid-range for smartphones. It offers a compromise between good visibility, details and resolution on the screen, and you can still fit it into trouser pockets.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Huawei: Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd. is a Chinese telecommunications company and hardware manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Shenzhen. Huawei is a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. Huawei provides end-to-end solutions for telecommunications networks, devices, and smartphones, as well as storage, servers, networking, and cloud computing enterprise solutions and products.
In 2014, Huawei established the Honor subsidiary brand under which certain smartphone lines are sold. The Huawei name is usually not listed for these products.
80.98%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
