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Huawei Mate X#1587

Released: 2019

Huawei Mate X

Overall Score

56.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1587)56.8
Performance(#455)92.9
Camera(#4749)38.1
Display(#854)90.6
Battery(#2898)30.6
Build(#1691)72.8
Connectivity(#808)83.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate X

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Short Review

  • The Huawei Mate X features a unique foldable design with dimensions of 161.3 x 146.2 x 5.4 mm when unfolded and weighs 295 grams, utilizing a plastic front and aluminum back.
  • Its 8.0-inch foldable OLED display boasts a resolution of 2200 x 2480 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 414 ppi, though it operates at a refresh rate of 60Hz without HDR support.
  • Powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, the device offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and gaming experiences.
  • The camera system includes a versatile 40 MP wide lens, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, a 16 MP ultrawide lens, and a TOF 3D sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
  • The 4500mAh battery supports 55W fast charging, allowing for quick recharges, although it lacks wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, the software experience is enhanced by features like 5G connectivity and Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Notably, the device does not include a headphone jack or stereo speakers, which may affect audio preferences.
  • The Mate X is available in Interstellar Blue, adding a distinctive aesthetic to its innovative design.
  • Overall, the Huawei Mate X combines cutting-edge technology with a striking form factor, making it a notable entry in the foldable smartphone market.

Specifications

General

Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size8"
TypeFoldable OLED
Resolution2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi density)
PPI2200
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetKirin 980 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP10
Memory512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide)TOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLeica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details55W wired, 85% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

DimensionsUnfolded: 161.3 x 146.2 x 5.4 mmFolded: 161.3 x 78.3 x 11 mm
Weight295 g
MaterialsPlastic front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsInterstellar Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer