Huawei Mate 20

##We’ve now spent some more time with the Mate 20, and it may just be one of the unsung hero phones of 2018.

That's one very reasonable dilemma, but you don't have much of a choice, do you? If you are lucky to live in one of the few markets where both phones are available, then you can save some cash by getting the regular Mate 20. But it is one peculiar trade-off with some odd gains and losses. Let's find out if that's a deal worth making.

Huawei Mate 20 specs
Body: dual-glass with metal frame; IP53-rated for dust and splash resistance
Screen: 6.53" RGBW HDR IPS LCD, 1080 x 2244 px resolution (381ppi); waterdrop notch
Chipset: Kirin 980 chipset, octa-core processor (2xA76 @2.6GHz + 2xA76 @1.92GHz +4xA55 @1.8GHz), Mali-G76 MP10 GPU
Memory: 4/6GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable via Nano Memory - hybrid slot)
OS: Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9;
Camera: 12MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.4 telephoto (54mm) + 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide (17mm); 4K video capture, 720@960fps slow-mo, Leica branding
Camera features: 2x optical zoom, EIS, Variable Aperture, Portrait Mode, can shoot long-exposure without a tripod
Selfie cam: 24MP, f/2.0 Leica lens, Portrait Mode with live bokeh effects
Battery: 4,000mAh; Super Charge 22.5W
Security: Fingerprint reader (back), 2D Face Unlock
Connectivity: Dual SIM, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5 + LE, NFC, USB Type-C
Misc: IR blaster, 3.5mm audio port

Should you buy one?

Yes, if the Mate 20 is available where you live, then it’s a good purchase. Perhaps the more pertinent question is whether you should buy it over the Mate 20 Pro? If you are happy to pay out for the Mate 20 Pro, then the advantages and additional features are worth the extra, but if the Mate 20 is the only one in your price range, it’s a strong enough device that you won’t feel like you’re going to be lumped with the less-famous, less capable sibling.