Overall Score
74.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#538)74.9
Performance(#525)91.8
Camera(#129)97.9
Display(#1277)83.3
Battery(#326)90.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#1750)69.8
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 50
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 50 features a sleek design with dimensions of 161.5 x 76.1 x 8 mm and a weight of 202 grams, available in Black, Silver, Purple, and Orange.
- Its 6.7-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1224 x 2700 pixels, providing vibrant colors and a smooth 90Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, the phone delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 730 GPU.
- The camera system includes a versatile 50 MP main sensor, a 12 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at various frame rates.
- The 4460 mAh battery supports 66W fast charging and wireless charging, ensuring quick power replenishment.
- Running on EMUI 13 internationally and HarmonyOS 3.0 in China, the software experience is smooth and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C 3.1, with NFC support.
- The device lacks 5G capability but compensates with strong wireless features.
- Stereo speakers enhance audio quality, while the absence of a headphone jack may be a drawback for some users.
- Overall, the Huawei Mate 50 combines premium design, high performance, and advanced camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, September 06
Announced2022, September 06
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.7"
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 90Hz
Resolution1224 x 2700 pixels (~442 ppi density)
PPI1224
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionHuawei Kunlun Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 730
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR, panorama
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4460 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4460 mAh
Charging Details66W wired50W wireless5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions161.5 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.36 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight202 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Silver, Purple, Orange
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemEMUI 13 (International); HarmonyOS 3.0 (China)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass