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Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB) vs Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Google Pixel 5a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 5a X Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB) 16Points
6.39"
AMOLED

1440x3120

40
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Pro X
6.34"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4680
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)

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Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)} 16 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB) vs Pixel 5a (G4S1M)} 9 Advantages Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+1440x3120 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+538 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs415 PPI
+6.39"1%
Larger screen
vs6.34"
+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP141%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.7" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 24MP198%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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.
vs18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot 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.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
189 grams (6.62 ounces)vs+183 grams (6.41 ounces)3%
Lighter
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 11vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps114%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4200 mAhvs+4680 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

35 Common items in both devices
128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
AMOLED / OLED
60Hz
16 million
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
ModelMate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Other model namesHuawei Mate 20 Pro (UD) LYA-TL00 Dual-sim, Huawei LayaGoogle Pixel 5a 5G G4S1M (Japan)
Country or region availableChina
China
Japan
Japan
BrandHuaweiGoogle
Release date10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/20188/26/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.3 x 157.8 millimeters (2.85 x 6.21 in)73.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.88 x 6.15 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Display typeAMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.39" inches6.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)538 PPI415 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 14
User InterfaceEMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-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, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 273931 (v7), 391064 (v8)
Geekbench: 9712 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 291303 (v8)
Geekbench: 1337 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1400/200 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
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
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2119°
Main camera resolution7296x5472 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@960fps (slow motion)
Leica optics
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh4680 mAh
Charger, watts40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
2.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold, Twilight• Colors: Mostly Black
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (TL00 128GB/8GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.13W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.47W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
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