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Huawei Mate 20 Pro
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Released: 2018, October 16Price: About 800 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, October 31

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
Size6.39 inches, 100.2 cm, 2, (~87.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelHuawei Mate 20 Pro
PriceAbout 800 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsEmerald Green, Midnight Blue, Twilight, Pink Gold, Black
ModelsLYA-L09, LYA-L29, LYA-AL00, LYA-AL10, LYA-TL00, LYA-L0C
Single24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, October 31
Triple40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 20 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.7", PDAF
Weight189 g (6.67 oz)
ChipsetKirin 980 (7 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 254000:1 (nominal), 4.965 (sunlight)
SensorsFace ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), 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
Charging40W wired, 70% in 30 min, 15W wireless, 2.5W reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2018, October 16
Announced2018, October 16
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm (6.21 x 2.85 x 0.34 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
Loudspeaker-28.9 LUFS (Average)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 273913 (v7), 391046 (v8), GeekBench: 9712 (v4.4), GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio qualityNoise -87.7dB / Crosstalk -87.8dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 85h
Infrared portYes

Huawei Mate 20 Pro Overview

About Huawei Mate 20 Pro Huawei Mate 20 Pro is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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 Pro 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 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei Mate 20 Pro 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 Pro run?

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