UAE Price
AED 1,599
India Price
₹39,990
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Laptop · Huawei Test · 2020
The Huawei MateBook 13 2020 AMD (MateBook Series) 512GB / 16GB is Huawei Test's 2020 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 286 x 211 ( = 0.59 x 11.26 x 8.31 in) display, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4c/8t 4 x 2.1 - 3.7 GHz, Picasso-U (Zen+) chipset. At AED 1,599 in the UAE and ₹39,990 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The Huawei MateBook 13 2020 AMD excels with its Ryzen 5 3500U’s 4-core/8-thread CPU and Radeon RX Vega 8 GPU, delivering smooth multitasking and light gaming without a fan noise spike. Its 41.7Wh battery sustains 7.5 hours of mixed use, rare in this thin frame. At 1.317kg, it’s portable enough for daily commutes in Dubai or Delhi. The 512GB SSD is fast, and the fingerprint reader adds secure login. But it’s crippled by only 8GB LPDDR4 RAM—non-upgradable—limiting heavy tab loads or VMs. The single DisplayPort and two USB-A ports lack modern flexibility. In UAE at AED 1599, it’s good value because the AMD chip and battery life outperform similarly priced Intel rivals. In India at ₹39990, it’s overpriced: competitors like the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 offer 16GB RAM and similar performance for less. Buy only if you need portability and AMD efficiency, not future-proofing.
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| Battery | 41.7 Wh, 3660 mAh Lithium-Polymer, 11.4 V, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 7.5 h |
| Camera | Primary Camera: 1 MPix |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: combined headphone and microphone connector (3.5 mm jack), 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: heat sensor and hall sensor |
| Networking | Realtek 8822CE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCI-E NIC (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 286 x 211 ( = 0.59 x 11.26 x 8.31 in) |
| Weight | 1.317 kg ( = 46.46 oz / 2.9 pounds), Power Supply: 198 g ( = 6.98 oz / 0.44 pounds) |
| Display | 13.00 inch 3:2, 2160 x 1440 pixel 200 PPI, Chi Mei CMN8201 P130ZFA-BA1, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) |
| Memory | 8 GB , Samsung, LPDDR4, 2400 MHz |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | AMD Promontory/Bixby FCH |
| Soundcard | AMD Rave/Renoir - Audio Processor - HD Audio Controller |
| Additional features | Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 65-watt power adapter (USB Type-C), USB cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, quick-start guide, 24 Months Warranty, Huawei Share, PC Manager |
| Links | Huawei homepage |
| Price | 799 Euro |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4c/8t 4 x 2.1 - 3.7 GHz, Picasso-U (Zen+) |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the MateBook 13 (2020).
It may not be worth buying in 2026 due to its age and limited future software support, especially with Huawei's restricted access to Google services. However, if you need a budget-friendly, reliable machine for basic tasks and find it at a deep discount, it could still serve as a secondary device.
The Huawei MateBook 13 2020 AMD (MateBook Series) 512GB / 16GB is priced at AED 1599 in the UAE. It is available through select electronics retailers and online platforms, though stock may be limited due to its 2020 release.
The Huawei MateBook 13 2020 AMD (MateBook Series) 512GB / 16GB is priced at ₹39990 in India. It can be found on major online marketplaces, but availability is limited as it is a discontinued model.
The camera delivers 720p HD video quality suitable for basic video calls and online meetings. It performs adequately in well-lit environments but struggles with low-light clarity and detail retention.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours with typical mixed usage like web browsing and document work. Heavy tasks such as video editing or multitasking reduce this to around 5 hours.
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