Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) vs Huawei P20 Pro (L09)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Huawei P20 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2019 7:48 PM, updated: 1/12/2023 5:19 AM

Compare Huawei P20 Pro X Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1440x3120

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Huawei P20 Pro (L09) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)

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!

15 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	vs	4 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1440x3120 pixels86% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2240 pixels
+538 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	408 PPI
+6.39"5% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps17% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4200 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+40W78% 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	22.5W
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)5% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

32 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (115GB available)

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

AMOLED

16 million

(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	P20 Pro (L09)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 Pro LYA-L09 Single-sim, Huawei Laya	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-L09 128GB Single-Sim, CLT-L09C, Charlotte
Country or region available	(Europe), Algeria, USA, Mexico, Singapore	Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Israel, Japan, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Huawei
Release date	10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/2018	4/1/2018
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 157.8 millimeters (2.85 x 6.21 in)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 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	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	538 PPI	408 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 10
User Interface	EMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
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)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 273931 (v7), 391064 (v8) Geekbench: 9712 (v4.4) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 Mbps	1200/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
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	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@960fps (slow motion) Leica optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Supported
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 2.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
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, Gold, Pink, Blue • EMUI 8.1 • Triple back camera with Leica optics • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L09 128GB/6GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered