Overall Score
55.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#5141)55.4
Performance(#9334)54.3
Camera(#5896)42.1
Display(#4993)70.5
Battery(#3362)51.0
Build(#10990)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Ascend Mate
Short Review
- The Huawei Ascend Mate features a large 6.1-inch IPS+ LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent visuals at approximately 241 ppi.
- Its build dimensions are 163.5 x 85.7 x 9.9 mm, weighing 198g, and it is available in Crystal Black and Pure White.
- Powered by a Huawei K3V2 chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 2GB of RAM, it delivers satisfactory performance for basic tasks.
- The 8 MP rear camera captures images with autofocus and can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the front-facing camera is limited to 1 MP.
- The device is equipped with a robust 4050 mAh battery, ensuring extended usage without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.1 (upgradable to 4.2.2) with EMUI 1.5, the software experience is functional but dated.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The phone does not feature stereo speakers and includes a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the Ascend Mate offers a solid combination of features for its time, though it may feel outdated compared to modern standards.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.1"
TypeIPS+ LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~241 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetHuawei K3V2
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUVivante GC4000
Memory8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✓
Card SlotYes, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera1 MP
Front Camera Details1 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4050 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4050 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions163.5 x 85.7 x 9.9 mm (6.44 x 3.37 x 0.39 in)
Weight198 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCrystal Black, Pure White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), EMUI 1.5
OS VersionAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), EMUI 1.5
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes