Huawei Mate 20 vs Galaxy Note 9 and other high-end Android

The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro They are the two phablets that have just arrived to raise the bar in a complex market. The Chinese firm has worked so that its commitment to the high-end have nothing to envy titans like Apple or Samsung.

it’s unavoidable Make comparisons (which in this case are not hateful), especially in order to make a purchase decision. So let’s review the characteristics of the best Android on the market to check in what position are the new ones from Huawei.

Huawei Mate 20

Of this phablet, the brain it houses undoubtedly stands out, because it is the new Kirin 980 manufactured in 7 nanometers, which Huawei claims is better than Apple’s A12 Bionic chip. On the other hand, one must not forget the triple rear camera of the Huawei Mate 20, which will surely delight photography lovers.

• Design: 158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm and 188 gr. Glass and aluminum.
• Screen: 6.53-inch IPS with notch (“water drop” style), FullHD+ resolution (2244 x 1080 px), 18:7:9 aspect ratio, 380 dpi density, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10.
• Processor: Huawei Kirin 980 (8 cores, 7nm).
• RAM: 4GB / 6GB.
• Storage: 128 GB, expandable via NMCard.
• Drums: 4,000 mAh with fast charging (22.5 watts) and wireless.
• System: Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9.
• Rear camera: triple rear 16 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP (f/2.2 Wide Angle, f/1.8 Ultra Wide Angle, f/2.4 Telephoto), PDAF, dual-tone LED flash, AI stabilization, HDR.
• Frontal camera: 24 MP (f / 2.0), HDR.
• Connectivity: LTE Cat21, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C 3.1, assisted GPS, FM radio.
• Others: 3.5 mm jack, IP53 resistance, facial recognition, infrared.

Samsung GalaxyNote 9

We already know that Samsung is one of the heavyweights in the industry, so it’s no wonder that its flagship is a beast. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 can boast many things, such as being the Android device with the best screen in history.

• Design: 16119 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm and 201 gr. Glass and aluminum.
• Screen: 6.4-inch Super AMOLED, 2960 x 1440 px resolution, 18:5:9 aspect ratio, 516 ppi density, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (8 cores, 10nm).
• RAM: 6GB / 8GB.
• Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB, expandable via microSD.
• Drums: 4,000 mAh with fast and wireless charging.
• System: Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience.
• Rear camera: dual rear 12 MP + 12 MP (f/1.5 Wide Angle, f/2.4 Telephoto), PDAF Dual Pixel, dual LED flash, OIS, Auto HDR.
• Frontal camera: 8 MP (f / 1.7), Auto HDR.
• Connectivity: LTE Cat18, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual band, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C 3.1, assisted GPS.
• Others: 3.5 mm jack, IP68 resistance, facial recognition, Samsung Pay.

Google Pixel 3

The Mountain View giant has launched the evolution of the Pixel 2 with hardly any changes in aesthetics, but with improvements inside. The new Google Pixel 3 are a great option for those looking for the best pure Android experience and a good photographic section thanks to the new features of the camera.

• Design: 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm and 148 gr. Glass and aluminum.
• Screen: 5.5-inch P-OLED, 2160 x 1080 px resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio, 443 ppi density, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (8 cores, 10nm).
• RAM: 4GB.
• Storage: 64 / 128 GB, not expandable.
• Drums: 2,915 mAh with fast and wireless charging (QI).
• System: Android 9.0 Pie.
• Rear camera: 12.2 MP (f/1.8, Wide Angle), PDAF Dual Pixel, dual-tone LED flash, OIS, HDR.
• Frontal camera: Dual 8 MP + 8 MP (f/1.8 Wide Angle, f/2.2 Ultra Wide Angle), PDAF, Auto HDR.
• Connectivity: LTE Cat18, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C, GPS.
• Others: IP68 resistance, facial recognition.

Xiaomi Mi 8

It is impossible not to admire the Xiaomi Mi 8, because it sports a high-end technical sheet in exchange for prices that its rivals are not able to improve. In fact, you can have it for only €339, a very attractive figure without a doubt. It is having such a success that its sales have pushed up Xiaomi shares.

• Design: 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm and 175 gr. Glass and aluminum (series 6000).
• Screen: 6.21-inch Super AMOLED, 2248 x 1080 px resolution, 18:7:9 aspect ratio, 402 ppi density, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (8 cores, 10nm).
• RAM: 6GB
• Storage: 64GB / 128GB / 256GB, not expandable.
• Drums: 3,400 mAh with fast charge.
• System: Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 10.
• Rear camera: dual rear 12 MP + 12 MP (f/1.8 Wide Angle, f/2.4 Telephoto), PDAF Dual Pixel, dual-tone LED flash, OIS, HDR.
• Frontal camera: 20MP (f/2.0).
• Connectivity: LTE Cat16, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C, GPS.
• Others: facial recognition, infrared.

One Plus 6

This firm has accustomed us to quality and designs in line with trends. The OnePlus 6 is an example of this and the OnePlus 6T too, although with the downside of being the most expensive the company has launched. Despite being a worthy rival, the truth is that it does not surpass the Mate 20 and the rest mentioned here.

• Design: 155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm and 177 gr. Glass and aluminum.
• Screen: 6.28-inch AMOLED Optic, 2280 x 1080 px resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio, 402 dpi density, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (8 cores, 10nm).
• RAM: 6GB / 8GB.
• Storage: 64GB / 128GB / 256GB, not expandable.
• Drums: 3,300 mAh with fast charge.
• System: Android 8.1 Oreo with Oxygen OS.
• Rear camera: dual rear 16 MP + 20 MP (f/1.7, f/1.7), PDAF, dual-tone LED flash, OIS, EIS, HDR.
• Frontal camera: 16MP (f/2.0), EIS, HDR.
• Connectivity: LTE Cat16, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C, assisted GPS.
• Others: 3.5 mm jack, splash resistance, facial recognition, Dirac HD Sound.

LG G7 ThinQ

The South Korean house has had difficult years, with an uphill competition against its rivals. We recently learned about its new proposal for the high range, the LG V40 ThinQ, which boasts very powerful features. The LG G7 ThinQ has good specifications, especially in the field of audio and Artificial Intelligence.

• Design: 153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm and 162 gr. Glass and aluminum.
• Screen: 6.1-inch LCD Super Bright Display, 3120 x 1440 px resolution, 19:5:9 aspect ratio, 564 dpi density, Gorilla Glass 5, Dolby Vision/HDR10.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (8 cores, 10nm).
• RAM: 4GB / 6GB.
• Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB, expandable via microSD.
• Drums: 3,000 mAh with fast and wireless charging.
• System: Android 8.0 Oreo with LG UX.
• Rear camera: dual rear 16 MP + 16 MP (f/1.6, f/1.9 Wide Angle), PDAF, dual-tone LED flash, OIS, HDR.
• Frontal camera: 8MP (f/1.9).
• Connectivity: LTE Cat16, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C, assisted GPS, FM radio.
• Others: 3.5 mm jack, IP68 resistance, MIL-STD-810G military certification, facial recognition, DAC Quad HiFi.

The Huawei Mate 20 arrives stomping

We have seen that the technical specifications of the high-end Android are powerful and very capable of providing quality experiences. The differences between them help to choose which one to buy, such as the photographic section, the screen with or without a notch, or simply that they have a headphone jack.

Although the fight is difficult, the Huawei Mate 20 comes on strong. Especially with details as important as the three Leica lenses of its main camera or the double NPU for neural processing and take Artificial Intelligence to another level. Of course, the price (there is still no confirmation) is not exactly a point in favor if we compare with Xiaomi.

The arrival of the Huawei Mate 20 is a breath of fresh air that will make other manufacturers react. Do you prefer it to the others?