Overall Score
87.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#155)87.1
Performance(#811)90.0
Camera(#484)95.0
Display(#660)92.8
Battery(#146)96.6
Build(#1193)77.3
Connectivity(#354)86.0
Audio(#115)87.6
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Short Review
- The Huawei Mate X5 features a sleek design with a foldable OLED display measuring 7.85 inches, offering a resolution of 2224 x 2496 pixels and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
- Its build combines glass and aluminum, resulting in a lightweight device at 243 grams, available in multiple colors.
- Powered by the Kirin 9000S chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for up to 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM.
- 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 4K video recording.
- The 5060 mAh battery supports 66W wired and wireless charging, ensuring long-lasting use.
- Running on HarmonyOS 4.0 in China and EMUI in Europe, it lacks Google Play Services but offers a range of apps.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- Special features include stereo speakers and a USB Type-C 3.1 port with DisplayPort support.
- The device does not have a headphone jack, maintaining a modern aesthetic.
- Overall, the Huawei Mate X5 combines advanced technology with a premium design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023, September 08
Announced2023, September 08
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size7.85"
TypeFoldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Resolution2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi density)
PPI2224
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionKunlun Glass (cover display only)
Performance
ChipsetKirin 9000S (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUMaleoon 910 MP4
Memory256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.4, (wide)Cover camera:8 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR, panorama
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5060 mAh
Battery DetailsSi/C Li-Ion 5060 mAh - China only
Charging Details66W wired50W wireless7.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
DimensionsUnfolded: 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mmFolded: 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm
Weight243 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, White, Purple, Dark Green, Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
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, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemHarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, altimeter