Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
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Huawei Mate 70 Air
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Faster charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Better display
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Lighter body
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Huawei Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 7.2 | 7 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2244 | 2760 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 4000 |
| PPI | 346 | 437 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | Kunlun Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 | 91.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Huawei Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP10 | — |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 980 | Kirin 9020A - 12GB RAMKirin 9020B (7 nm) - 16GB RAM |
| Process (nm) | 7 | 7 |
| OS Name | Android | HarmonyOS |
| UI Skin | EMUI 9.1 | — |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 5.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Huawei Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Huawei Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps | 4K, 1080p, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | Laser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm, (telephoto) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 69mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 20 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Huawei Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K, 1080p |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 24 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 10.7 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Huawei Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4200 | 6500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 40 | 66 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Huawei Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 174.6 | 165 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 6.6 |
| Weight (g) | 233 | 208 |
| Width (mm) | 85.4 | 81.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Huawei Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, May. Released 2019, July | 2025, November 06 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2025, November 06 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Huawei Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 41 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps, 5G (2 + Gbps DL) | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Huawei Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a + B2b), GALILEO (E1 + E5a + E5b), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Huawei Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Huawei Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) and Huawei Mate 70 Air are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei Mate 70 Air packs a 6500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei Mate 70 Air reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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