Huawei Mate Xs

Name: Huawei Mate Xs
Brand: Huawei

Display8.0" 2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi density)

ChipsetKirin 990 5G (7 nm+)

Main camera40MP

Battery4500 mAh

7.0GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41

5G bands

1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)

Launch

Announced

2020, February 24. Released 2020, March 05

Status

Discontinued

Body

Dimensions

Unfolded: 161.3 x 146.2 x 5.4 mmFolded: 161.3 x 78.5 x 11 mm

Weight

300 g (10.58 oz)

Build

Plastic front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

Foldable OLED

Size

8.0 inches, 205.0 cm2 (~86.9% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi density)

Features

Folded cover display:AMOLED, 6.6 inches, 1148 x 2480 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio

Platform

Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services

Chipset

Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G76 MP16

AnTuTu (v11, est.)

459274

Memory

Card slot

Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal

512GB 8GB RAM

Type

UFS 2.1

Main Camera

Modules

40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 81mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF TOF 3D, (depth)

Features

Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR

Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

No - uses main camera

Features

HDR · 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm jack

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 3.1

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type

Li-Po 4500 mAh

Charging

55W wired, 85% in 30 min

Misc

Colors

Interstellar Blue

Models

TAH-N29m

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

display

8.0-inch foldable OLED, 414 ppiWhen unfolded, the screen is large enough for comfortable reading and video, but the pixel density is just average for a 2020 phone, so fine text and UI elements won't be as sharp as a non-folding flagship of the same year.

performance

Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8GB RAMThis 2020 chipset handles everyday apps and light games smoothly, but without Google Play Services, you're limited to Huawei's own app store and sideloaded Android, which narrows what you can install.

camera

40MP wide, 8MP 3x telephoto, 16MP ultrawideThe main camera with Leica optics captures detail in daylight, the 3x telephoto handles distant subjects without full digital zoom loss, and the ultrawide fits large group shots or landscapes into frame.

battery

4500 mAh, 85% in 30 minutesWith moderate use you'll get about one full day of screen time, and the 55W charging means you can top up most of the battery before leaving the house, though the foldable form factor and large display make battery drain heavier than a standard phone.

connectivity

5G SA/NSA, WiFi 6 absent, USB 3.1You get fast 5G where available (2+ Gbps downlink advertised), but WiFi is limited to 802.11ac instead of the newer 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), so wired and 5G are your faster transfer routes.

durability

Plastic front, aluminum back, no water ratingThe front surface scratches more easily than glass, there's no IP rating for dust or water resistance, and folding devices have a seam that collects debris, so daily care and a case are essential.