Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB) vs Google Pixel XL (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Google Pixel XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2019 8:58 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Google Pixel XL X Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1440x3120

40
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Google Pixel XL (128GB) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

24 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	vs	3 Advantages Google Pixel XL (128GB)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.0
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1440x3120 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1440x2560 pixels
+538 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	534 PPI
+6.39"16% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.3MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.7" inches35% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps115% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4200 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3450 mAh
+40W122% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)13% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

33 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (114GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

Dual-LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Pixel XL (128GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (UD) LYA-AL00 Dual-sim, Huawei Laya	Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Google
Release date	10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/2018	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 157.8 millimeters (2.85 x 6.21 in)	75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	538 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 10
User Interface	EMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 273931 (v7), 391064 (v8) Geekbench: 9712 (v4.4) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 Mbps	650/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE 2500 (41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.41/4"80mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom	12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	4048x3036 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@960fps (slow motion) Leica optics	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	3450 mAh
Charger, watts	40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 2.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold, Twilight	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (AL00 128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)