Overall Score
59.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#3089)59.3
Performance(#4593)60.3
Camera(#1755)46.9
Display(#1593)79.5
Battery(#8653)43.5
Build(#7014)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate S
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate S features a sleek design with dimensions of 149.8 x 75.3 x 7.2 mm and a weight of 156g, available in Luxurious Gold, Mystic Champagne, and Titanium Grey.
- Its 5.5-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 401 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Powered by the Kirin 935 chipset, the phone utilizes an octa-core CPU and Mali-T628 MP4 GPU, ensuring smooth performance with 3GB of RAM across various storage options.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization and 1080p video recording, alongside an 8 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2700mAh, with no fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.1.1 with EMUI 3.1, it is upgradable to Android 6.0.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G.
- The device lacks stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Mate S combines a premium build with competent specifications for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Mate S Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5.5"
TypeOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetKirin 935 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz & 4x1.5 GHz)
GPUMali-T628 MP4
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", AF, OIS
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions149.8 x 75.3 x 7.2 mm (5.90 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
Weight156 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsLuxurious Gold, Mystic Champagne, Titanium Grey
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes