Overall Score
64.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#1020)64.3
Performance(#843)89.9
Camera(#280)96.9
Display(#1277)83.3
Battery(#3312)29.3
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#1728)70.3
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Huawei P50
Short Review
- The Huawei P50 features a sleek design with dimensions of 156.5 x 73.8 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 181g, available in Black, Gold, and White.
- Its 6.5-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1224 x 2700 pixels with a pixel density of approximately 458 ppi and a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 660 GPU, supported by options of 128GB or 256GB storage paired with 8GB 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 recording 4K video at 60fps.
- The 4100mAh battery supports 66W fast charging, ensuring quick power replenishment.
- Running on HarmonyOS 2.0, the software experience is optimized for performance and usability.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC, while the USB Type-C 3.1 port allows for versatile data transfer.
- The device lacks water resistance and a headphone jack but features stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- Overall, the Huawei P50 combines premium design, powerful performance, and a capable camera system.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, July 29
Announced2021, July 29
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.5"
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 90Hz
Resolution1224 x 2700 pixels (~458 ppi density)
PPI1224
Refresh Rate90Hz
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
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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, 16mm (ultrawide)
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera13 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesPanorama, HDR
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4100 mAh
Charging Details66W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions156.5 x 73.8 x 7.9 mm (6.16 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight181 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
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
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 SystemHarmonyOS 2.0
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass