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Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) — Kirin 980 · 128GB
Huawei

Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black)

Kirin 980 · 128GB

74
/ 100
From $1,049
VS
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) wins by 2
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) — Kirin 990 · 128GB
Huawei

Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)

Kirin 990 · 128GB

76
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) lands at 74 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) at 76. That puts Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) if…

  • Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
  • Premium hardware design
  • Fast charging on most

Pick Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) if…

  • Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
  • Premium hardware design
  • Fast charging on most
Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) 74
vs
76 Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)

Score breakdown

Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black)
74
cpu 72
gpu 70
camera 74
battery 72
display 74
design 73
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)
76
cpu 74
gpu 72
camera 76
battery 74
display 76
design 75

Specs side-by-side

Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) versus Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)
Chipset
Kirin 980
Kirin 990
Storage
128GB
128GB
Color
Black
Black
Release year
2018
2019

Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black)

Pros
  • +Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
  • +Premium hardware design
  • +Fast charging on most
Cons
  • No Google Mobile Services (2019+)
  • Regional carrier support limited
  • Update support varies

Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)

Pros
  • +Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
  • +Premium hardware design
  • +Fast charging on most
Cons
  • No Google Mobile Services (2019+)
  • Regional carrier support limited
  • Update support varies

FAQ: Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)

Which is better, Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) or Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)? +

Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) scores 76 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $1,049, Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 74 — strongest in camera.

Is Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $1,199, Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in camera.

Does Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) or Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.