Huawei Mate 20 ProFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 59 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment76%
PROS 76%
CONS 24%

Rank based on 59 mentions across 13 aspects

View the verdict as

Buy this if...

  • You want one of the best low-light and versatile smartphone cameras
  • You need multi-day battery life with very fast wired and wireless charging
  • You like having both in-screen fingerprint and face unlock options

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You're wary of early LG-panel units with green tint or screen bleed issues
  • You want a clean stock-Android software experience instead of EMUI
  • You rely on reverse wireless charging as a major selling point rather than a novelty

What users complain about

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Based on user comments

Best choiceBest value
1Mid
Massive 7000mAh battery50MP cameras with AI featuresWater and dust resistance (IP66/68/69)Not ideal for hardcore gamingPrice feels a bit high to some
Massive 7000mAh battery
50MP cameras with AI features
Water and dust resistance (IP66/68/69)
Not ideal for hardcore gaming
Price feels a bit high to some
2Mid
Large battery lifeStrong camera systemPremium, durable designPerceived high priceGaming frame dropsTouch responsiveness and software glitches
Large battery life
Strong camera system
Premium, durable design
Perceived high price
Gaming frame drops
Touch responsiveness and software glitches
3Premium
Headphone Jack RetainedGenerous Specs (RAM/Storage)No-Notch Hole-Punch DisplayHigh PriceUnnecessary Bixby ButtonConfusing Plus Model Differentiation
Headphone Jack Retained
Generous Specs (RAM/Storage)
No-Notch Hole-Punch Display
High Price
Unnecessary Bixby Button
Confusing Plus Model Differentiation
4Mid
Symmetrical bezel designCompact, one-handed sizeClean stock Android and updatesHigh price for midrange specsNo 120Hz displayNo dedicated image processing chip
Symmetrical bezel design
Compact, one-handed size
Clean stock Android and updates
High price for midrange specs
No 120Hz display
No dedicated image processing chip
5Mid
Massive 7000mAh BatteryIP66/68/69 Water & Dust Resistance50MP Front & Rear CamerasNot Ideal for Hardcore GamingPrice Slightly High for SomeCharging Voltage Error
Massive 7000mAh Battery
IP66/68/69 Water & Dust Resistance
50MP Front & Rear Cameras
Not Ideal for Hardcore Gaming
Price Slightly High for Some
Charging Voltage Error
6Premium
Iconic timeless designDeep nostalgic and sentimental attachmentRevolutionary industry influenceiOS 7 update caused severe lagHardware degrades with ageLow camera resolution by today's standards
Iconic timeless design
Deep nostalgic and sentimental attachment
Revolutionary industry influence
iOS 7 update caused severe lag
Hardware degrades with age
Low camera resolution by today's standards
7Premium
Versatile rear displayLong-term reliability from loyal usersGenuine innovation despite Apple comparisonsDesign closely mirrors AppleSome rear-screen features are region-limitedAluminum frame scratches easily
Versatile rear display
Long-term reliability from loyal users
Genuine innovation despite Apple comparisons
Design closely mirrors Apple
Some rear-screen features are region-limited
Aluminum frame scratches easily
8Premium
Useful Galaxy AI featuresFlat anti-reflective displayLong software support (7 years)Incremental upgrade for recent Ultra ownersLost legacy hardware featuresRegional chipset differences
Useful Galaxy AI features
Flat anti-reflective display
Long software support (7 years)
Incremental upgrade for recent Ultra owners
Lost legacy hardware features
Regional chipset differences
9Premium
Great value for moneyUltra-fast chargingBright, smooth display with high PWM frequencyUnderwhelming camera per some reviewersSlippery glass backCurved screen dealbreaker for some
Great value for money
Ultra-fast charging
Bright, smooth display with high PWM frequency
Underwhelming camera per some reviewers
Slippery glass back
Curved screen dealbreaker for some
10Premium
Overall satisfaction / best phone ownedS Pen functionalityValue deals and discountsInconsistent battery lifeHigh original priceCould use more RAM
Overall satisfaction / best phone owned
S Pen functionality
Value deals and discounts
Inconsistent battery life
High original price
Could use more RAM
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31Premium
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Excellent camera systemOutstanding battery lifeFast wired and wireless chargingFaulty LG display panelsCluttered or buggy software (EMUI)High price and limited availability in US
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Excellent camera system
Outstanding battery life
Fast wired and wireless charging
Faulty LG display panels
Cluttered or buggy software (EMUI)
High price and limited availability in US

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

The camera consistently wins over users, even skeptics switching from other flagships. Commenters repeatedly call the triple Leica-tuned camera the best they've used, citing excellent night mode, wide-angle and macro shots, and accurate face recognition even in dark rooms. Multiple switchers from Samsung Note 9, S9, and iPhone XS say the Mate 20 Pro produced far better low-light photos with less effort, some even retiring their DSLR after switching to Huawei's camera system.

Battery life and charging speed are standout strengths across almost every comment. Users report getting nearly two to three days of moderate use per charge, easily outlasting iPhone XS Max and Note 9 in side-by-side comparisons. The 40W fast charging reaching 65-70 percent in 30 minutes is mentioned repeatedly as remarkable, and fast wireless charging adds further convenience, though reverse wireless charging is seen as either a fun bonus or a gimmick depending on the user.

Early hardware quality issues around the display created real frustration for some buyers. Several users describe going through multiple replacement units, up to four or five, due to green-tinted or bleeding LG-supplied screens, with Huawei eventually switching to BOE panels to resolve it. Software also drew mixed reactions, with some finding EMUI cluttered or multitasking buggy at launch, though many say later updates fixed these issues and improved the experience significantly.

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