Overall Score
65.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#1199)65.4
Performance(#1781)67.0
Camera(#377)53.5
Display(#528)88.5
Battery(#2964)52.5
Build(#12274)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate Xs 2
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate Xs 2 features a sleek and lightweight design, measuring 156.5 x 139.3 x 5.4 mm when unfolded and weighing 255 grams.
- Its 7.8-inch foldable OLED display boasts a resolution of 2200 x 2480 pixels with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 660 GPU, supported by up to 12GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile 50 MP wide lens, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- The battery capacity is 4600 mAh, with 66W fast charging support, ensuring efficient power management.
- Running on EMUI 12 or HarmonyOS 2.0, the software lacks Google Play Services but offers a range of features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC, enhancing versatility.
- The device is equipped with stereo speakers for an improved audio experience.
- However, it lacks water resistance and a headphone jack.
- Available in black, white, and purple, the Mate Xs 2 combines innovative design with high-end specifications.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, April 28
Announced2022, April 28
DescriptionVersions:8GB RAM model with 4600 mAh battery12GB RAM model with 4880 mAh battery
Display
Size7.8"
TypeFoldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Resolution2200 x 2480 pixels (~424 ppi density)
PPI2200
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 660
Memory256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 81mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Front Camera10.7 MP
Front Camera Details10.7 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/240fps
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4600 mAh (w/ 8GB RAM)Li-Po 4880 mAh (w/ 12GB RAM)
Charging Details66W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
DimensionsUnfolded: 156.5 x 139.3 x 5.4 mmFolded: 156.5 x 75.5 x 11.1 mm
Weight255 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Purple
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Software
Operating SystemEMUI 12, no Google Play Services (International); HarmonyOS 2.0 (China)
OS VersionEMUI 12, no Google Play Services (International); HarmonyOS 2.0 (China)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo