The second half of 2018 was the period of innovative smartphones in terms of design. Huawei released its first phone with a punch hole display, then its sub-brand announced Honor V20 which is the world’s third phone with an in-display camera. Xiaomi announced the Mi Mix 3, one of the first phones with a slider design, and Lenovo announced the Z5 Pro GT: the first phone with Snapdragon 855 and a slider design as well. Besides being innovative, these phones carry very attractive price tags, that is why they are currently among the most wanted ones. Here is a comparison between their specifications.
Huawei Honor V20 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Lenovo Z5 Pro GT
| Huawei Honor V20 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 | Lenovo Z5 Pro GT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 156.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 180 g | 157.9 x 74.7 x 8.5 mm, 218 g | 155.1 x 73 x 9.3 mm, 210 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2310p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 10 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 8.1 Oreo, ZUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Dual 48 MP + TOF 3D Camera, f/1.8 25 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 Dual 24 + 2 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 16 + 24 MP f/1.8 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh, fast charging 22.5W | 3200 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4.0 | 3350 mAh, Fast Charging |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, in-display camera | Dual SIM slot, slider design | Dual SIM slot, slider design |
Design
It is all about tastes. While Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Lenovo Z5 Pro GT have a slider design in order to minimize bezels and guarantee a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent, Honor V20 comes with an in-display hole for the camera. My favorite one is the Huawei Honor V20, not only because of its punch hole display but also because of its reflective back cover changing colors and effects depending on the viewing angle. But Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 may attract you more due to its ceramic back and solid 7000 series aluminum frame.
Display
Honor V20 loses this comparison because it is equipped with a midrange IPS display carrying a Full HD+ resolution and an average color reproduction. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the winner because it features the HDR technology to improve colors, it is a Super AMOLED panel and it is protected by Gorilla Glass. On the other hand, Lenovo Z5 Pro GT has a higher screen-to-body ratio, but on the paper its display seems inferior to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.
Hardware/Software
The most powerful chipset in the Android market is currently the new Snapdragon 855 by Qualcomm and it is inside the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT. That is why it wins the hardware comparison. Further, it is the first and only phone to feature up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage at the same time. It is still not clear how an Android phone should use all that RAM at the same time, but it may still be useful in the future. With its Kirin 980 paired with 8 GB of RAM, Honor V20 takes the second place, but Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is an excellent phone too when it comes to hardware. All the devices come with a custom user interface, but Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is the only one still based on Android Oreo.
Camera
We still had no chance to test the Honor V20, but on the paper, it comes with the most interesting camera setup, composed of the first sensor with a 48 MP resolution (by Sony) and a TOF 3D stereo camera for depth info. However, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has already proved to be an amazing camera phone in every light condition, so it will be a hard fight. The camera department of the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT should be its weakest point, so it probably can not compete with its rivals.
Battery
Honor V20 belongs to that small amount of Android flagship to sport a big battery. With 4000 mAh of capacity, it should be able to last a full day on a single charge, whatever you do with your phone. Lenovo Z5 Pro GT and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 have a much smaller battery which lasts much less than Honor V20 and they provide just average battery life.
Price
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is going to debut in the global market with a price tag of about €560/$640, Honor V20 was recently announced in China with a €460/$526 price and Lenovo Z5 Pro GT starts from €400/$457 in the Chinese market. The most complete device, in my opinion, is the Honor V20 because of its bigger battery and awesome cameras.
Huawei Honor V20 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Lenovo Z5 Pro GT: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
PROS
- Innovative design
- Good cameras
- Good price
- Nice display
CONS
- Smaller battery
Huawei Honor V20
PROS
- Micro SD dedicated slot
- Unique design
- Great hardware
- Bigger battery
CONS
- Worse display
Lenovo Z5 Pro GT
PROS
- Better performance
- Good price
- Micro SD dedicated slot
- Nice display
CONS
- Thicker
