Huawei Mate 20 review

2 November 2018
Huawei Mate 20 or Huawei Mate 20 Pro? That's one very reasonable dilemma, but you don't have much of a choice, do you? If you are lucky to live in one of the few markets where both phones are available, then you can save some cash by getting the regular Mate 20. But it is one peculiar trade-off with some odd gains and losses. Let's find out if that's a deal worth making.

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  • 07 Jan 2022

Anonymous, 01 Dec 2021If you want a 2021 or newer smartphone with an IR blaster, ... morexiaomi/redmi phones suck.. i used it for work and i almost loss my job because of its crappy software and hardware. i will never use that brand ever again. cheap phones indeed have compromises.

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    • 01 Dec 2021

    Anonymous, 09 Nov 2021Been using this incredible phone for 3 years. Great flat sc... moreIf you want a 2021 or newer smartphone with an IR blaster, headphone jack, and FM Radio, there is only one option*: The Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro, and that's it. If you can live with Poco's built-in adware, then it is a worthy option.

    *https://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?nYearMin=2021&chk35mm=selected&chkInfrared=selected&chkFMradio=selected&sChipset=92,77,79,57,42,80,41,31,81,91,62,43,103,86,50,87,30&nOrder=1

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      • Anonymous
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      • 09 Nov 2021

      Been using this incredible phone for 3 years. Great flat screen for an IPS display, solid rear camera, most importantly outstanding battery life. Video shots and selfies could be better, but they are not the priority tools used in my daily life.

      With that being said, I think it's time for an upgrade. I was wondering what are some noteworthy alternatives to Mate 20 from the current smartphone market (2021 or upcoming 2022). It's difficult to see a smartphone have this much value nowadays (IR Blaster, which is very useful; headphone jack; even FM Radio which I sometimes listen to).

      Currently considering the new Pixel 6 non-pro (I don't see the need to pay extra for the extra features of the Pixel 6 Pro), although Google phones seem to have poor battery life, which I may end up regret buying.

      Samsung phones are also great, which arguably have the best video capability among android phones. Was looking forward to the release of the highly rumored S21 FE or the new Note (21?), but looks like they won't be coming anytime soon. Guess I will have to settle for an S21+ for Samsung.

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        • 05 Nov 2021

        Best smartphone I've ever had. I use it professionally as Community Manager and it delivers everytime.

          To this day, this is the only flagship-grade Huawei smartphones to have FM Radio support. Couple that to EMUI Desktop Mode (aka Easy Projection), and I can see a viable contender for Samsung DeX and also Microsoft Continuum.

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            • 17 Jan 2021

            Panjie, 27 May 2020I've been using Mate20 since April 2019 and i have not yet ... moreMe too been using mate 20 since feb 2019....so far so good.... Suoerb video and selfie quality

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              • mAZ
              • 10 Jan 2021

              Very happy with it since 2018, will change because of hybrid slot

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                • 27 May 2020

                I've been using Mate20 since April 2019 and i have not yet encountered all the problems that is mention by other user.. Im happy with mate 20, and have been a huawei user for 5 yrs.. If you are going to depend on the comments on every phone, then you cannot buy a phone, because you will always find fault in each model, brand, and this and that, and you will end up buying NOTHING.. You need not compare, because you will always end being disappointed.. Dont be affected by the comments, just buy what you think will make you happy while using it and forget if there are bad comments. Because you will end up comparing.. I think you cannot find a perfect phone, you just have to enjoy and love what have decided to buy.. Happy mate20 user here..

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                  • Anonymous
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                  • 20 Apr 2020

                  Ragu, 09 Jan 2020Mate 20 Internet its very bad compere with Samsung when pla... moreGet better internet then mate, have no issues with this phone whatsoever. Way better than the crappy exynos Samsung's we get over here

                    Anonymous, 08 Dec 2019mi 9 is better The mate 20 have better camera and battery life

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                      • 10 Jan 2020

                      Best mobile...
                      I am using from 6 months.
                      I forget about samsung...

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                        • tu6
                        • 09 Jan 2020

                        Mate 20 Internet its very bad compere with Samsung when playing online game.. Its very slow...

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                          • 13 Dec 2019

                          Can someone confirm if this Mate 20 really has protection on its front and back glass? This reviewer said "a sheet of Gorilla Glass protects the whole thing.", but product official description never mention about any protection. I don't want to put a screen protector on it because that affects viewing experience, unless it's necessary.

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                            • Anonymous
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                            • 08 Dec 2019

                            Pit, 12 Apr 2019Which one to get, Mate 20 or Mi 9?? I can't decide...like t... moremi 9 is better

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                              • 07 Nov 2019

                              Anonymous, 07 Aug 2019Or you could use Bluetooth media like everyone else on the ... more3.5mm jack is essential for me. Bluetooth has its advantages but for sound clarity and convenience I need to plug in.

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                                • 07 Aug 2019

                                Rob, 01 Mar 2019I bought me the Mate 20 after reading this review. For me t... moreOr you could use Bluetooth media like everyone else on the planet?

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                                  • Anonymous
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                                  • 22 Jul 2019

                                  Is mate 20 both Sims work simultaneously

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                                    • 10 Jul 2019

                                    3dg13b0yQQ, 10 May 2019Its the most overrated phone of all time, Don't buy this phone.Why ?

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • S2T
                                      • 18 Jun 2019

                                      Can be had for for about 400 Euro on Amazon.de at the moment.. black, blue and twilight 4/128gb west european version :) Thats a pretty good deal

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                                        • 10 May 2019

                                        Its the most overrated phone of all time, Don't buy this phone.