I have been waiting to get my hands on the Mate 20X 5G model for a while. It is now becoming more widely available around the world (Kuwait, UAE, Finland, Switzerland and China and the UK by the end of July as the T-ban has been partially lifted, Lol). Here are all the key differences between the ORIGINAL version and the 5G variant and some are very disappointing. I think I will skip this version and wait for the Mate 30X or the Mate X.
In the meantime, if anyone has bought the new 5G model, you can update the thread with more information.
Model Number: EVR-N29 International Version/EVR-N00 Asia Version
THE GOOD NEWS:
Networks: 2G-4G on original vs 2G-5G SA/NSA on the 5G model
RAM: 8GB identical to the memory size of the China version with 8GB/256GB
ROM: 256GB identical to the memory size of the China version with 256GB/8GB
GooglePlayStore: Included on the original International model vs also included on the 5g model (except the Asia variant which does not include GooglePlayStore)
Charging: 40W Super Charge vs 22W Super Charge on the original.
Wireless Charging: Included (according to unboxing videos online, but not 100% confirmed) vs Not Included on any of the Original variants
Colour: Emerald Green vs 2 colours on the original (Good for some and possibly bad for some)
NOW THE BAD, THE REALLY BAD NEWS:
Battery: 4200mAh vs 5000mAh on the original
Headphone Jack: No Headphone Jack vs the Original with the Headphone Jack and 3.5mm headphones (5g model comes with Type C headphones)
Speakers: Single Stereo Speaker only (top speaker has been removed) vs Dual Stereo Speakers on the original variants
Damn so many downgrades.
Wont be surprised if the the reason is to put 5g antennas.
I wouldn't change the Mate 20 X for the 5g variant for only one reason : Stereo Speakers... Dangg, this phone is loud ! ?
Here is the official spec sheet:
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/phones/mate20-x-5g/specs/
Link to a YouTube Unboxing Video of the 5G Model:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hQFyaiXgus
filip_pine said:
I would change the Mate 20 X for the 5g variant for only one reason : Stereo Speakers... Dangg, this phone is loud !
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Both the original and the 5g model has stereo sound but on the 5g model they have reduced the number of speakers from 2 to 1 (top speaker missing).
AWFRONT said:
Both the original and the 5g model has stereo sound but on the 5g model they have reduced the number of speakers from 2 to 1 (top speaker missing).
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I know, that's why i said i wouldn't change the original Mate 20 X for the 5G variant...
Rumors about Mate 30 X?
An Global 8GB/256GB was kinda nice, but damn i didn't know about the single speaker and no headphone jack. No 5G model for me than. This is indeed more an downgrade.
Please suggestion: buy that no 5g or wait for 30 X?
last_nooby said:
Please suggestion: buy that no 5g or wait for 30 X?
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I'd wait for 30 X (hopefully there will be one). 5G will take at least a year or two to become universal.
High price in Germany, it will be €1000. Also ''NOW THE BAD, THE REALLY BAD NEWS''
https://www.pcgameshardware.de/Panorama-Thema-233992/News/Huawei-Mate-20-X-5G-Release-1293604/
any news if it can be rooted - flashed ? tnx
is the 5G varient going to be any faster than the EVR-AL00 model with 8/256, when it comes to daily use, or is it going to be the same speed but. just be faster when it comes to surfing the web/ downloading content and streaming? Cause if my daily useage is getting improved then I may step up but, if im not seeing an improved when it comes to using the phone other than that then ill just stick to the OG version.
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tentator said:
any news if it can be rooted - flashed ? tnx
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Ooh, really good question. I wanna know the answer to that as well.
baskinrobbin said:
I'd wait for 30 X (hopefully there will be one). 5G will take at least a year or two to become universal.
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Totally agree. With these spec reductions and the crazy price tag, we are better off waiting for (hopefully) a Mate 30X with Android or ArkOS or whatever it may be called(BTW, I like the new camera setup on the Mate 30 Pro that has been shown on some renders this week)
If Mate 30X is not released in time, I will just wait for Microsoft to (hopefully) release the Surface phone in January with Android compatibility and the Hybrid Windows 10 OS for mobiles. That I think would be the ultimate phone setup. This I think would be the most credible chance for Microsoft to remain relevant in the mobile space again and offer a good alternative to IOS and Android systems.
Phaze1585 said:
is the 5G varient going to be any faster than the EVR-AL00 model with 8/256, when it comes to daily use, or is it going to be the same speed but. just be faster when it comes to surfing the web/ downloading content and streaming? Cause if my daily useage is getting improved then I may step up but, if im not seeing an improved when it comes to using the phone other than that then ill just stick to the OG version.
Daily use (speed etc…) should be the same as the only addition is a 5G modem (simply for accessing 5g SA/NSA bands) and the removal of some really important features such as the 3.5mm jack, reduction in battery size and the removal of the top speaker. If you can live with these then I would say then you can step up but I would say if 5g is not really important then wait until Mate 30x or another alternative comes. Don't forget IFA 2019 is just around the corner and other brands that are aware of Huawei's success with the original Mate 20x may want to tap into its success model. I must say I had my hopes high for the Mate 20X 5g but now my only option is to either go for Mate X as my first 5G phone or wait for Mate 30x which should have integrated CPU with 5G in-built unlike the 2 chips that are separately positioned on the new Mate 20X 5G. Due to the space management, Huawei appears to have made some serious compromises.
Personally, with 5g rolling out, I would want my next phone to be 5g so that I don't have to think about changing my phone for the next 2-3 years at least. Then hopefully 5g and folding phones will be more common.
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AWFRONT said:
Phaze1585 said:
is the 5G varient going to be any faster than the EVR-AL00 model with 8/256, when it comes to daily use, or is it going to be the same speed but. just be faster when it comes to surfing the web/ downloading content and streaming? Cause if my daily useage is getting improved then I may step up but, if im not seeing an improved when it comes to using the phone other than that then ill just stick to the OG version.
Daily use (speed etc…) should be the same as the only addition is a 5G modem (simply for accessing 5g SA/NSA bands) and the removal of some really important features such as the 3.5mm jack, reduction in battery size and the removal of the top speaker. If you can live with these then I would say then you can step up but I would say if 5g is not really important then wait until Mate 30x or another alternative comes. Don't forget IFA 2019 is just around the corner and other brands that are aware of Huawei's success with the original Mate 20x may want to tap into its success model. I must say I had my hopes high for the Mate 20X 5g but now my only option is to either go for Mate X as my first 5G phone or wait for Mate 30x which should have integrated CPU with 5G in-built unlike the 2 chips that are separately positioned on the new Mate 20X 5G. Due to the space management, Huawei appears to have made some serious compromises.
Personally, with 5g rolling out, I would want my next phone to be 5g so that I don't have to think about changing my phone for the next 2-3 years at least. Then hopefully 5g and folding phones will be more common.
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Solid response. Thank you.
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The biggest problem in the end could be if this variant will result to be impossible to root or flash with lineageOS IMHO...
Is the china al00 5g or not 5g
Also: will there be soon a separate thread in the forum or will it be in common with the non 5G Mate X 20?
stestesteste said:
Is the china al00 5g or not 5g
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The Only 5G Models are:
EVR-N29 International Version 5G Comes with GooglePlayStore/Google Services Preloaded
EVR-N00 Asia Version 5G No GooglePlayStore/Google Services
The above models are only offered in 8GB/256GB RAM/ROM combinations and only offered in Emerald Green Colour and has 5G printed on the back cover.
All other models/variants are NOT 5G. For example; EVR-L29 is the 6GB/128GB for international markets, EVR-AL00 is the China Version with no GooglePlayStore and is offered in 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB variants.
I've seen conflicting reports of some with A320F with working LTE, while the frequency bands conflict this.
I know A320Y works, but those are impossible to find.
itll work byt dont buy an a3 , its a 2 year old device witch its hardware it starting to get dated and wont receive an more updates , buy an a40 witch is still small and better in every single way aod
btw both device support at&t lte
https://forums.att.com/t5/Phone-Device-Upgrades/What-are-AT-amp-T-s-4G-LTE-bands/td-p/4067288
https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/O2maZ/samsung-sm-a320fl-galaxy-a3-2017-td-lte
https://www.frequencycheck.com/mode...xy-a40s-2019-dual-sim-td-lte-cn-samsung-am305
nekos95 said:
itll work byt dont buy an a3 , its a 2 year old device witch its hardware it starting to get dated and wont receive an more updates , buy an a40 witch is still small and better in every single way aod
btw both device support at&t lte
https://forums.att.com/t5/Phone-Device-Upgrades/What-are-AT-amp-T-s-4G-LTE-bands/td-p/4067288
https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/O2maZ/samsung-sm-a320fl-galaxy-a3-2017-td-lte
https://www.frequencycheck.com/mode...xy-a40s-2019-dual-sim-td-lte-cn-samsung-am305
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The A3 just got an S9 port which is why I was looking at it, I also really like the smaller phones. The A40 is as big as I would go, but it doesn't seem as easy to root as the A3 was.
Did you actually use the A320F and get LTE signal on ATT? Or you're just looking at the numbers? Thanks Again Mate
natsousa said:
The A3 just got an S9 port which is why I was looking at it, I also really like the smaller phones. The A40 is as big as I would go, but it doesn't seem as easy to root as the A3 was.
Did you actually use the A320F and get LTE signal on ATT? Or you're just looking at the numbers? Thanks Again Mate
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no i didnt use it on at&t but the bands are there and it should work depending on your location,
i had the same preference with for small phones and couldent find any samsung ones at a small size after my a3 died, i was
surprised on how compact the a40 is for its monsterous 5.9 inch display, besides that i had that s9 rom on my a3 and a40 has almost all the useful features except some gimmics and also worth noting that it doesnt have aod or led.
Is the Pro Max only available in India?
I cannot find this version of the phone for sale ANYWHERE. What gives? I live in Bangkok. Lots of Redmi Note 9 Pro available here, but no Pro Max.
Considering the phone was released sometime around the end of March, I really do not understand the lack of availability. Anyone know where I can pick one up?
allmankind said:
Is the Pro Max only available in India?
I cannot find this version of the phone for sale ANYWHERE. What gives? I live in Bangkok. Lots of Redmi Note 9 Pro available here, but no Pro Max.
Considering the phone was released sometime around the end of March, I really do not understand the lack of availability. Anyone know where I can pick one up?
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It might not be sold in your countries yet
howaboutdisdude said:
It might not be sold in your countries yet
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You completely missed my point, which is that I cannot find it listed for sale ANYWHERE, as in worldwide.
I see reviews of it, talk about "flash sales" (whatever those are), but no where can I find a listing of the phone with a BUY button available. Even AliExpress and Lazada have no listings.
Does the phone even exist in the real world, or is this just really really bad marketing by Xiaomi?
No. They decided to change it. They realized how too bang for a buck the phone was. It had an 8GB RAM Variant and front cam of 32MP on top of it's 64+8+5+2 rear camera, 5020mah, 30W Rapid Charging. It was overlapping their new Mi Lite series. "The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max" is an exclusive in India but rebranded and nerfed in the Global Market as the "Redmi Note 9 Pro". Sporting the same specs but removed the 8GB Variant and reduced all front cams of all variants to 16MP. Also the "Redmi Note 9 Pro" in India which has a 48MP Rear Quad Camera is rebranded as the "Redmi Note 9S" in the Global Market with the exact same specs.
we have 6/64Gb and 8/128gb version here in indonesia but branded as redmi note 9 pro,, came with 64mp and 30watt ,,
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (Global edition or otherwise) does NOT have the same specs as the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
I have the note 9 pro, 6 gig 128 gigabits, 32 pix front and 64 pix back. Is this the same as the max?
allmankind said:
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (Global edition or otherwise) does NOT have the same specs as the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
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It has VERY similar specs it’s literally just the front camera or the ram(ish)
Today the Oppo Watch was announced for the UK, coming in August/September, there's a WiFi variant & a LTE variant are you guys picking one up, if so which one?
https://www.oppo.com/uk/accessory-oppo-watch/
https://www.oppo.com/uk/accessory-oppo-watch-convenience/
Think I'll stick to my Huawei GT that came free with Mate 20 Pro
Are the prices announced?
I have a Huawei watch GT2 and I love the battery life!