Summary by TwinMind · 7m 13s
Summary by TwinMind · 7m 13s

Huawei's Fastest Smartphone ever!

Huawei's Fastest Smartphone ever!

Mrwhosetheboss

Mrwhosetheboss

Device Overview & Unboxing

  • Huawei Mate 20X 5G: souped-up version of Mate 20X, ultimate version of Mate 20
  • Category-defying device that doesn't feel like using a phone
  • Faster than any current Huawei mobile
  • Box contents:
    • Clear plastic case
    • USB-C cable
    • USB-C earphones
    • 40W supercharger (vs standard 22.5W on regular Mate 20X)

Display & Form Factor

  • 7.2 inch panel (vs typical 6-6.5 inch smartphones)
  • 30% more display area than plus-sized flagship variants
  • 1080p OLED display with HDR 10 support
  • Reminiscent of when 5.3 inch screens felt humongous (when most phones were 4 inches)
  • Requires two-handed use but enables different usage patterns
  • Sufficient space for YouTube video + full Twitter feed simultaneously

Performance & Gaming

  • Kirin 980 chip + 8GB RAM (same as 2019 P30 Pro)
  • GPU Turbo software for frame rate stabilization
  • 1080p resolution: good balance between sharpness and chip demands
  • Advanced cooling system:
    • Vapor chamber
    • Graphene film (200x stronger than steel, highly conductive)
    • "Super Cool" technology for heat dissipation

Audio & Connectivity

  • Standard Mate 20X: dual speakers (bottom + top)
  • 5G version: single bottom speaker + earpiece for dual setup
  • No headphone jack (space needed for 5G components)
  • Still loud and clear audio
  • USB-C earphones included (no dongle needed)

5G Technology

  • Balong 5000 chip handles communications
  • Multimode chip: 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G in single unit
  • Reduces latency and power consumption when switching modes
  • Important for evolving 5G standard with frequent mode switching
  • London 5G testing: incredible speeds
  • 50MB app downloads so fast progress bar barely visible

M Pen Support

  • Sold separately, doesn't fit inside phone
  • Full pen dimensions for natural feel
  • 4096 pressure sensitivity levels (matches fierce competition)
  • Action button features:
    • Direct Notes app access
    • Custom screenshots in any shape
    • Meme sharing without distractions
  • Excellent drawing capabilities

Additional Features

  • Rear fingerprint scanner (practical for large phone size)
  • IP53 rating: mild splash and water resistance
  • 4,200mAh battery: full day use with huge display and 5G active
  • Camera system: same as Mate 20 Pro
    • 40MP primary sensor
    • 3x telephoto camera
    • Ultra-wide camera
    • Features: portrait mode video, AI color, star trails mode
  • Storage: 256GB built-in + Huawei NM card support
    • NM cards: 45% smaller than microSD
    • Nano SIM shape fits dual SIM tray second slot
  • Android P with Android Q update planned

Market Position

  • Smart first step into 5G
  • Seamless switching between 5G/4G/3G via Balong chip
  • Massive screen and loud speakers optimize content consumption
  • Available in UK with purchase info in description