Overall Score
55.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#5242)55.3
Performance(#9378)54.3
Camera(#4409)42.4
Display(#5059)70.5
Battery(#3381)51.0
Build(#11530)66.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G
Short Review
- The Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G features a large 6.1-inch IPS+ LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 241 ppi.
- Its build dimensions are 161 x 84.7 x 9.5 mm, weighing 202 grams, and it is available in Crystal Black and Pure White colors.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 2GB of RAM, which supports basic multitasking and app usage.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps and a 5 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- The 4050 mAh battery offers substantial longevity, although it lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.3 with an upgrade option to 5.1, it utilizes EMUI 2 for its user interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the Ascend Mate2 4G combines a large display with solid performance and a reliable battery, making it suitable for everyday use.
- However, it lacks some modern features like HDR and advanced camera stabilization.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
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
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4050 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4050 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsReverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions161 x 84.7 x 9.5 mm (6.34 x 3.33 x 0.37 in)
Weight202 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCrystal Black, Pure White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 2
OS VersionAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 2
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes