Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) vs Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Huawei Mate 20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/8/2018 9:20 PM, updated: 1/12/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Huawei Mate 20 X Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.88"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Huawei Mate 20 (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 SE 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 (64GB)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	vs	21 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2248 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2244 pixels
+424 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	381 PPI
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
5.88"	vs	+6.53"11% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 16MP + 8MP112% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 20MP	vs	+(front) 24MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps75% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3120 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+22.5W25% 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.
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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Mate 20 (64GB)
Other model names	小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (64GB+6GB RAM) M1805E2A, Xiaomi Sirius	Huawei Mate 20 HMA-TL00, HMA-AL00, HMA-L29, Huawei Himalayan
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)	China
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	6/1/2018	10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in)	77.2 x 158.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.23 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.88" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x2244 pixels (18.7:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	381 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	EMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 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 616 500Mhz	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
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
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	800/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	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 Cat15 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	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	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	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 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	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 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	1µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3120 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	22.5W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
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: Gray, Blue, Red, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Quick Charge 3.0 • WiFi display	• Colors: Black, Midnight Blue, Twilight
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (64GB)
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