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Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,490RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6 inchesMain camera megapixels:40 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP

Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 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.

Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 256GB)
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

7.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of smartphones
5.4

Value for money

Value for money
5.4/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

2.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

25%

5.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.2

Camera

15%

7.8

Display

15%

6.2

Battery

10%

3.8

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

4.5

Audio

3%

7.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 53%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

3.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 90%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

25%

5.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.2

Camera

15%

7.8

Display

15%

6.2

Battery

10%

3.8

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

4.5

Audio

3%

7.4

Design

6.5
User score
User score
7.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

3.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
3.2/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 3.2 points, which is lower than 61% of smartphones.
3.2
Value for money
Value for money
5.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

2.6

Price

5.4
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
Huawei Kirin 970
This smartphone uses the Huawei Kirin 970 processor model which is slower than processors in 69.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
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
2.36 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.36 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 63.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 8 Oreo
Android version
Android 8 Oreo
This smartphone runs Android version Android 8 Oreo which is older than that found in 96.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 1.7% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
no
This smartphone does not offer dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
40 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 40 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP which is lower than that of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.6 & f/1.8 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.6 & f/1.8 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 95.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
40 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 40 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 53.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
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
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
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 94.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1440x 2880 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1440x2880 px which is higher than that of 92.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
538 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 538 ppi which is higher than that of 98.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
?
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 90.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
22.5 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 22.5 W which is slower than in 72.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
152.9 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 152.9 mm which is shorter than 92.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
72.5 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 72.5 mm which is narrower than 91.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.5 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.5 mm which is thicker than 60.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
183 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 183 g which is lighter than 82.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
87,552 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 87,552 cm³ which is smaller than 74.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
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Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x2880 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x2880 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 36.2% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (538 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    538 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 50% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • 50% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • 2x more L2 cache
    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
  • 2x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 12.3% higher PassMark single-core benchmark
    This smartphone has a better PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (1,110 vs 988). The average single-core score is 988.
    1,110 vs 988
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.36 GHz & 4x1.84 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.36 GHz & 4x1.84 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.6 & f/1.8 & f/2.4 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/1.6 & f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    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
    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
  • 25% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (40 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    40 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (24 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    24 MP vs 16 MP
  • Supports optical tracking
    This smartphone supports optical tracking, the average smartphone does not. 12.5% of smartphones include optical tracking.
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x2880 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x2880 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 36.2% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (538 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    538 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has a curved display
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 3.5 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (72.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    72.5 mm vs 76 mm
  • 10.7 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (152.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    152.9 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 6.7% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (183 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    183 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Huawei Kirin 970 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Huawei Kirin 970 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 0.67 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 57.1% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 14 GB
  • 66.7% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (10 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    10 nm vs 6 nm
  • 5.73x more expensive
    Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£1,490 vs £260).
    £1,490 vs £260
  • 35.9% worse value for money
    Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 7.3).
    5.4 vs 7.34
  • 12.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
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    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
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    Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design
    the average smartphone
    Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.13 vs 8.000).
    7.13 vs 8
  • 68.5% less popular
    Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (3.23 vs 5.4).
    3.23 vs 5.44
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Huawei Kirin 970 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Huawei Kirin 970 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 57.1% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 14 GB
  • 66.7% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (10 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    10 nm vs 6 nm
  • 41.8% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1600 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 46.6% fewer transistors
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (5500 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    5,500 million vs 10,300 million
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 44.1% lower PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (2,455 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    2,455 vs 4,389
  • 10.5% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (850 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    850 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 1.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.36 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 8 Oreo vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 8 Oreo vs Android 14
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Lacks dark mode
    This smartphone does not support dark mode, the average smartphone does. 95.8% of smartphones have dark mode.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (40 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    40 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (4.2 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.2 vs 5.2
  • 0.67 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 31.8% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (22.5 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    22.5 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 6 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2018 vs 2024). 6.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2018
    2018 vs 2024
  • 0.2 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm

Video reviews

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cnet.com
01/06/2018
Summary of the review
Huawei Porsche Design Mate RS review
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digitaltrends.com
23/08/2019
Summary of the review
Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS review - Digital Trends
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techradar.com
17/04/2018
Summary of the review
Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS review - TechRadar
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androidauthority.com
08/07/2018
Summary of the review
Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate RS review: Is it worth that premium? - Android Authority
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What we like about Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 256GB)

  • Stunning aesthetic with a premium, notch-less AMOLED display and symmetrical, reflective glass back.
  • Exceptional Leica-branded triple camera system offering 40MP main, 20MP monochrome, and 8MP telephoto lenses with strong low-light performance.
  • Massive internal storage options of 256GB or 512GB, catering to power users.
  • Innovative dual fingerprint sensor setup, including a pioneering in-screen scanner and a faster rear-mounted one.
  • Solid battery life (4,000mAh) supporting both fast charging and 10W wireless charging.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance provides peace of mind against spills and rain.

What we don't like about Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 256GB)

  • Prohibitively high retail price, often cited as being nearly double the cost of the technically similar P20 Pro.
  • In-display fingerprint scanner is frequently criticized for being slower and less reliable than traditional physical sensors.
  • The Kirin 970 chipset lagged behind rival flagship processors of its time, like the Snapdragon 845, in benchmark performance.
  • Mirror finish and glass construction make the device a 'fingerprint magnet' and highly fragile if dropped.
  • Lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot for expandable storage.
  • EMUI software updates were often viewed as infrequent and the interface was described as 'skeuomorphic' or busy.

Verdict

The Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (6GB + 256GB) is a luxury smartphone featuring a 6-inch QHD (1440x2880) OLED display and a Kirin 970 AI processor with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage. Its main pros include an acclaimed Leica triple-camera system (40MP main, 20MP monochrome, 8MP telephoto), the unique dual fingerprint sensors (one in-screen, one rear-mounted), 4000mAh battery with wireless and super-fast charging support, and IP67 water resistance. The primary con is its extremely high, luxury-tier price point, which is significantly more expensive than the technically similar, but less feature-rich, Huawei P20 Pro. Other minor drawbacks include the rear glass panel being a fingerprint magnet and the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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