Huawei Mate 20 in South Africa

Huawei Mate 20 Price in South Africa

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    Expected Retail Price

    ZAR9522

    Price of Huawei Mate 20 in South Africa as of Apr 2026.

    Key Features:

    Brand: HUAWEI
    6.53″ display
    Kirin 980 chipset
    4000 mAh battery
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    Detailed Specifications

    The Huawei Mate 20 is a flagship smartphone that offers a powerful performance and stunning features. With its impressive Kirin 980 processor, the Mate 20 delivers exceptional speed and efficiency. The phone boasts a triple camera setup, co-engineered with Leica, providing stunning photo quality and a wide range of shooting modes. The Mate 20 also features a beautiful LCD display and a stylish design with a textured glass back. It comes with a large battery capacity and fast charging capabilities. Priced competitively, the Mate 20 offers great value for its price. Overall, it is a top-notch device that leaves no compromises.

    ALL VERSIONS HMA-L09HMA-L29HMA-TL00 / HMA-AL00

    Versions: HMA-L09, HMA-L29 (Global market); HMA-AL00, HMA-ТL00 (China)

    • Network
      Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
    • Launch
      Announced: 2018, October
      Status: Available. Released 2018, November
    • Body
      Dimensions: 158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm (6.23 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
      Weight: 188 g (6.63 oz)
      Build: Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
      SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
      - : IP53, dust and splash resistant
    • Display
      Type: IPS LCD, HDR10
      Size: 6.53 inches, 107.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
      Resolution: 1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~381 ppi density)
    • Platform
      OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
      Chipset: Kirin 980 (7 nm)
      CPU: Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
      GPU: Mali-G76 MP10
    • Memory
      Card slot - NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot)
      Internal: 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
    • - : UFS 2.1
    • Main Camera
      Triple: 12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF, Laser AF
      8 MP, f/2.4, 54mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
      16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide)
      Features: Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
      Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
    • Selfie camera
      Single: 24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
      Features: HDR
      Video: 1080p@30fps
    • Sound
      Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers
      3.5mm jack : Yes
    • - : 32-bit/384kHz audio

    • Comms
      WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
      Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
      Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
      NFC: Yes
      Infrared port: Yes
      Radio: FM radio
      USB: USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
    • Features
      Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
    • Battery
      Type: Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
      Charging: 22.5W wired, 58% in 30 min (advertised)
    • Misc
      Colors: Midnight Blue, Twilight, Black, Emerald Green, Pink Gold
      Models: HMA-L29, HMA-L09, HMA-LX9, HMA-AL00, HMA-TL00
      Price: About 460 EUR
    • Tests
      Performance: AnTuTu: 273913 (v7)
      GeekBench: 9793 (v4.4)
      GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
    • Display: Contrast ratio: 1415:1 (nominal), 3.052 (sunlight)
    • Camera: Photo / Video
    • Loudspeaker: Voice 74dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 82dB
    • Audio quality: Noise -92.1dB / Crosstalk -85.6dB
    • Battery (old):
      Endurance rating 92h

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The Huawei Mate 20 was officially Released 2018, November.

    The starting retail price for the Huawei Mate 20 in South Africa is currently za ZAR9522.

    It features a vibrant 6.53" display outputting a resolution of 1080x2244 pixels.

    The primary shooter is a 16 megapixel setup, capable of recording video at 2160p quality.

    The device is powered by a reliable 4000 mAh Wired Charging 23W battery to keep you connected all day.