Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/9/2019 9:41 PM, updated: 1/12/2023 5:19 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1440x3120

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 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!

29 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	vs	3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB nano-Memory3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x3120 pixels117% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+538 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+6.39"6% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.1MP
+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	Not supported
+1/1.7" inches47% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.5" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP18 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps8 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4200 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+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) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 Pro LYA-L29 (Global) Dual-sim, Huawei Laya	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Huawei	Nokia
Release date	10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/2018	11/1/2013
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 157.8 millimeters (2.85 x 6.21 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.39" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	538 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	Android 11	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	EMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
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, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
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 (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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	150/50 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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@960fps (slow motion) Leica optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
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	4.0 + 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
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 (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 2.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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, White, Yellow, Red • Windows Phone 8 Black UI • Qi Wireless Charging • Dolby Digital • USB On-the-go 1.3 • 7GB SkyDrive • Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual capture camera • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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