Huawei Mate 20 vs Huawei nova 7 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei Mate 20
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Huawei nova 7 5G
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei nova 7 5G
Better display
Huawei nova 7 5G
Lighter body
Huawei nova 7 5G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.53 | 6.53 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2244 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 381 | 403 |
| Screen-to-body | 88 | 86.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.58 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP10 | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 980 | Kirin 985 5G |
| Process (nm) | 7 | 7 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 9.1 | EMUI 10.1 |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Variants | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps | 4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Laser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, Panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Telephoto | 8 MP, f/2.4, 54mm, (telephoto) | 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 24 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 5 | 40 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 158.2 | 160.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 188 | 180 |
| Width (mm) | 77.2 | 74.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, October. Released 2018, November | 2020, April 23 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, April 28 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.1 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei nova 7 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 7 5G reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 64 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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