Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB) vs Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 7:36 PM, updated: 4/6/2020 12:37 PM

Compare Huawei P20 X Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)

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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+5.99"3% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)15% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)6% Thinner
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2244 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+429 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP33% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 24MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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.
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

29 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4

128GB (118GB available) / 128GB (115GB available)

UFS 2.1

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	P20 (AL00 128GB)
Other model names	小米MIX 2S, Xiaomi Mix 2S (128GB + 6GB RAM), Xiaomi Polaris	Huawei P20 EML-AL00, Huawei EML-AL00, Huawei Emily
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	4/3/2018	4/1/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.9 x 150.86 millimeters (2.95 x 5.94 in)	70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x2244 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	429 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/100 Mbps	600/50 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	CDMA 800/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 M1803D5XA Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 M1803D5XE/M1803D5XC/M1803D5XT versions: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 M1803D5XA Global version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,27,28,29,30) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) M1803D5XE/M1803D5XC/M1803D5XT versions: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 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	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.41/3.4"1µmAF	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 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/1.8 (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	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 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	1.4µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + 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 WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
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 • MIUI 9.5 • HDR10 display support • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter • VoLTE	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple • EMUI 8.1 • Leica optics (camera) • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (128GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
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