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Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
8.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 75 critic reviews
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Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S6
8.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 43 critic reviews
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Verdict

Pros & cons

Mate 20 Pro

The Mate 20 Pro might not be Huawei’s cheapest phone but it’s one of the best. It provides an attractive package in terms of design, features, performance and camera capabilities.

+
Good
+ Beautiful design
+ Bright, vibrant display
+ Smooth performance
+ Great battery life
+ Good camera
+ Fast charging
−
Not
− Auto mode on camera leads to hit-or-miss pictures
− Heavy at 189 grams

Galaxy S6

+
Good
+ Performance
+ Display quality
+ Camera
+ Design
+ Wireless charging
+ Android 5.0 Lollipop
−
Not
− No microSD support
− Non-removable battery
− Price
Spec data

How they compare

Mate 20 Pro
Galaxy S6
Price (MSRP)
$1,215
Price (MSRP)
$685
OS
Android
OS
Android
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 980 Octa core
Processor
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
Camera zoom
β€”
Camera zoom
β€”
Battery life
β€”
Battery life
β€”
Wired charging
β€”
Wired charging
β€”
Wireless charging
β€”
Wireless charging
β€”
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
β€”
Software support
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Weight
189g (6.7 oz)
Weight
138g (4.9 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
Mate 20 Pro
6.2" × 2.8"
Galaxy S6
5.6" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
Mate 20 Pro
0.3"
Galaxy S6
0.3"
Height
6.2" (157.8 mm)
Height
5.6" (143 mm)
Width
2.8" (72.3 mm)
Width
2.8" (70 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.6 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7 mm)
Weight
189g (6.7 oz)
Weight
138g (4.9 oz)
Screen
6.39"
Screen
5.1"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

Mate 20 Pro vs Galaxy S6: FAQ

Which is better, the Mate 20 Pro or Galaxy S6?
Both phones earn identical Compass Scores of 8.9, meaning critics rate them equally overall. The right choice depends entirely on which trade-offs matter more to you. Scroll through the spec-by-spec breakdown above to see where each phone pulls ahead.
Which phone is more affordable, the Mate 20 Pro or Galaxy S6?
The Galaxy S6 launches at $685, which is $530 less than the Mate 20 Pro at $1,215. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →