Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) Review
Kirin 980 · 128GB
Specdex verdict The Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) scores 74/100 — entry-level capability with notable compromises; good for casual use but not the pick if you have flexibility on budget.
Huawei Huawei Mate 20 Pro — heritage flagship with Kirin 980.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) versus its closest rivals
- +Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
- +Premium hardware design
- +Fast charging on most
- −No Google Mobile Services (2019+)
- −Regional carrier support limited
- −Update support varies
Who's the Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 72 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.
Camera sub-score of 74 is below the photography-flagship tier — better picks live in our "best for photography" list.
Mid-tier pricing at $1,049 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black).
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 980 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Release year | 2018 |
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