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Huawei Mate 20
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Huawei Mate 20

Released: 2018, OctoberPrice: About 460 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, November

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
CPUOcta-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP10
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Size6.53 inches, 107.5 cm, 2, (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ModelHuawei Mate 20
PriceAbout 460 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMidnight Blue, Twilight, Black, Emerald Green, Pink Gold
ModelsHMA-L29, HMA-L09, HMA-LX9, HMA-AL00, HMA-TL00
Single24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, November
Triple12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, 54mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide)
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)
ChipsetKirin 980 (7 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1415:1 (nominal), 3.052 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40
Charging22.5W wired, 58% in 30 min
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, October
Announced2018, October
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm (6.23 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
Resolution1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~381 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 74dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 82dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 273913 (v7), GeekBench: 9793 (v4.4), GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio qualityNoise -92.1dB / Crosstalk -85.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 92h
Infrared portYes

Huawei Mate 20 Overview

About Huawei Mate 20 Huawei Mate 20 is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Huawei Mate 20 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Kirin 980 (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Huawei Mate 20 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Huawei Mate 20?

The Huawei Mate 20 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Huawei Mate 20 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Huawei Mate 20 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei Mate 20 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei Mate 20 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei Mate 20.