Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3) vs Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z4 vs Huawei Mate 20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/15/2019 10:56 PM, updated: 1/12/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Huawei Mate 20 X Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)

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!

12 Advantages Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	vs	12 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB nano-Memory
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2244 pixels
+403 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	381 PPI
+(back) 48MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 16MP + 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP5% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 24MP
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
6.4"	vs	+6.53"2% Larger screen
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps133% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3600 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+22.5W50% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

35 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Dual-LED flash

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
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Model	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z4 (Unlocked) XT1980-3	Huawei Mate 20 HMA-LX9, HMA-L29, HMA-AL00, Huawei Himalayan
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Huawei
Release date	6/6/2019	10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/2018
Depth	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 158 millimeters (2.95 x 6.22 in)	77.2 x 158.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.23 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Display type	OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2244 pixels (18.7:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	381 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	EMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)	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)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 273931 (v7) Geekbench: 9793 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	1400/200 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	HMA-L09 version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 HMA-AL00 / HMA-TL00 / HMA-L29 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	48 megapixels	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@960fps (slow motion) Leica optics
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3600 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	22.5W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	418 hours (17.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
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: Flash Grey, Frost White • 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 display • Max Vision display • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio display • Moto Mods • HD Voice • HAC M4/T4	• Colors: Black, Midnight Blue, Twilight
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 1.44W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered