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Huawei Mate 50E (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£510RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 12 MP

Huawei Mate 50E (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

90%

7.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 66% of smartphones
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

25%

6.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.2

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

6.8

Battery

10%

8.3

Software

10%

7.3

Connectivity

4%

6.8

Audio

3%

7.4

Design

â–²Better than 68% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £510

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei Mate 50E (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

25%

6.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.2

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

6.8

Battery

10%

8.3

Software

10%

7.3

Connectivity

4%

6.8

Audio

3%

7.4

Design

7.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Mate 50E (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

7.8

Price

7.4
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
â–² Better than 63% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G processor which is faster than processors in 62.7% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Harmony OS
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 12 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 12 MP
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 12 MP which is higher than that of 57.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.4 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.4 & f/2.2
★ Better than 99% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.4 & f/2.2 which is wider than that of 99% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.7 inches
Screen size
6.7 inches
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 52.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1224x 2700 px
Screen resolution
1224x 2700 px
â–² Better than 77% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1224x2700 px which is higher than that of 76.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Pixel density
442 ppi
Pixel density
442 ppi
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 442 ppi which is higher than that of 77.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,460 mAh
Battery capacity
4,460 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,460 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 84.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
66 W
Charging speed
66 W
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 66 W which is faster than in 67.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
161.5 mm
Height
161.5 mm
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.5 mm which is shorter than 71.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Width
76.1 mm
Width
76.1 mm
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.1 mm which is wider than 53.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Thickness
8 mm
Thickness
8 mm
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8 mm which is thinner than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.9% of smartphones.
Weight
201 g
Weight
201 g
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 201 g which is heavier than 60.2% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
97,888 cm³
Device volume
97,888 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 97,888 cm³ which is larger than 53.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
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Huawei Mate 50E (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.4 & f/2.2
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.4 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.4 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 2.1x higher PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    2070
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <408 – >2.4k
    This smartphone has a better PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (2070 vs 988). The average single-core score is 988.
    2,070 vs 988
  • 2x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    66 W
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (66 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    66 W vs 33 W
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1224 x 2700 px
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1224x2700 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1224x2700 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2.1x higher PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    2070
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <408 – >2.4k
    This smartphone has a better PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (2070 vs 988). The average single-core score is 988.
    2,070 vs 988
  • 2x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2048 KB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 26.5% higher PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    5,553
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <2.2k – >10.5k
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (5,553 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    5,553 vs 4,389
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    3,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 2.4 GHz & 3 x 2.2 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.4 GHz & 3x2.2 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.4 GHz & 3x2.2 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 50% more shader units
    N. of shading units
    384
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (384 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    384 vs 256
  • 8% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,017
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,017 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,017 vs 942
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    AI Remove, AI Best Expression, Face-to-Face Translation
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Supports fast boot
    Fast boot
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.4 & f/2.2
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.4 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.4 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    2160 x 60 fps
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 12 MP
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.1
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1224 x 2700 px
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1224x2700 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1224x2700 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 11.9% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    442 ppi
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (442 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    442 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 25% higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    300 Hz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    300 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.7 inches
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 2x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    66 W
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (66 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    66 W vs 33 W
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 2.1 mm shorter
    Height
    161.5 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    Thickness
    8 mm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 48.4% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    490 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (490 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    490 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 10.8% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,460 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4460 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,460 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    Continuous autofocus in video recording
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Huawei Mate 50E (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 96.2% more expensive
    Huawei Mate 50E (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£510 vs £260).
    £510 vs £260
  • 48.4% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    490 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (490 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    490 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    Continuous autofocus in video recording
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    13 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    13 MP vs 16 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 10.8% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,460 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4460 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,460 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    October 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 2.4% heavier
    Weight
    201 g
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (201 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    201 g vs 196.2 g

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huaweicentral.com
08/11/2022
Summary of the review
What's special about Huawei Mate 50E compared to Mate 50 and 50 Pro

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What we like about Huawei Mate 50E (8GB + 256GB)

  • Premium design with a sleek 'star-ring' camera module and comfortable handling
  • Excellent 50MP main camera featuring flagship-grade ten-stop variable aperture technology
  • High-quality 6.7-inch OLED display with eye-friendly 1440Hz PWM dimming
  • Fast 66W wired charging support
  • Solid mid-range performance from the Snapdragon 778G chipset for daily tasks
  • More affordable entry point into the Mate 50 series while maintaining flagship aesthetics

What we don't like about Huawei Mate 50E (8GB + 256GB)

  • Lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS) requires workarounds for many popular apps
  • Limited to 4G/LTE connectivity with no support for 5G networks
  • Lower IP53 dust/water resistance rating compared to the IP68 rating on Pro models
  • Missing wireless charging and satellite communication features found in higher-end variants
  • Only a dual-camera setup, lacking the periscope telephoto lens seen on the standard Mate 50
  • 90Hz screen refresh rate is lower than the 120Hz offered by competitors and siblings

Verdict

The Huawei Mate 50E (8GB + 256GB) is a premium smartphone featuring a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 778G 4G processor. Its primary strength lies in its excellent XMAGE dual-camera system, co-engineered with Leica, offering a high-resolution 50MP main sensor and advanced variable aperture technology for superior mobile photography. The main drawbacks include the absence of 5G connectivity due to trade restrictions, reliance on Huawei's AppGallery ecosystem instead of Google Play Services, and the 4,460mAh battery size may be considered modest compared to some competitors.

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