Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) vs Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Nothing Phone 1 vs Huawei Mate 20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.55"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2244
12
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
Model | Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | Nothing Phone (1) A063, Phone One | Huawei Mate 20 HMA-LX9, HMA-L29, HMA-AL00, Huawei Himalayan |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Nothing | Huawei |
Release date | 7/16/2022, Announced: 7/12/2022 | 10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/2018 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in) | 77.2 x 158.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.23 in) |
Weight | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5, LED lights | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
Display type | OLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.55" inches | 6.53" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2244 pixels (18.7:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 381 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 500nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 11 |
User Interface | Nothing OS | EMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-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 642L (608MHz) | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 587270 (v9) Geekbench: 3024 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 273931 (v7) Geekbench: 9793 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 1400/200 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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 | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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 |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm2x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm 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 | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX766 / Samsung JN1 sensor Sony IMX471 sensor (selfie) | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@960fps (slow motion) Leica optics |
📸 Front camera | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5632x4224 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, 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 | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C SlimPort® |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 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 | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 22.5W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
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, White • LED lights on the back for notifications • Glyph | • Colors: Black, Midnight Blue, Twilight |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.29W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.99W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body) | feature not registered |