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Huawei Mate X2 (8GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,200RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:8 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP

Huawei Mate X2 (8GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

90%

7.3

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 70% 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%

7.3

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

25%

7.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.8

Camera

15%

7.2

Display

15%

6.2

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

5.9

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

â–²Better than 71%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<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~ £2,200
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei Mate X2 (8GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

25%

7.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.8

Camera

15%

7.2

Display

15%

6.2

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

5.9

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

7.3
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
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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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Mate X2 (8GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
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%

7.3

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.4
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 9000
This smartphone uses the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 processor which is faster than processors in 78.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
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
512 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.13 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.13 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 81% 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 10
Android version
Android 10
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% 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
yes
This smartphone offers 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
50 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 62.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/4.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/4.4 which is narrower than that of 80.5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
74.4 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 74.4 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 94.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.22 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.22 µm which is larger than in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to the size in 3% of smartphones.
2.44 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
yes
This smartphone supports 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
8 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 8 inches which is larger than the screens of 98.8% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.6% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
2200x 2480 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 2200x2480 px which is higher than that of 99.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
413 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 413 ppi which is higher than that of 70.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
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
4,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 5.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
55 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 55 W which is faster than in 64.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 0.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes 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
?
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
161.8 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.8 mm which is shorter than 69.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Width
145.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 145.8 mm which is wider than 99.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.2 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.2 mm which is thinner than 51.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
295 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 295 g which is heavier than 92.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.1% of smartphones.
Device volume
186,760 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 186,760 cm³ which is larger than 92.6% of smartphones.
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Huawei Mate X2 (8GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 10 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (10 x vs 0 x).
    10 x vs 0 x
  • 2.33x larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (74.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    74.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (2200x2480 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    2200x2480 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 1.33 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    8 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 0.42 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2.44 binned
    1.22 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 30.4% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.13 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 30.4% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.13 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.13 GHz & 3x2.54 GHz & 4x2.05 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.13 GHz & 3x2.54 GHz & 4x2.05 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 48.5% more transistors
    This smartphone has more transistors than the average smartphone (15300 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone includes 10300 million transistors.
    15,300 million vs 10,300 million
  • 39% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,309 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,309 vs 942
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (5 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    5 nm vs 6 nm
  • 81.4% higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (5,651 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    5,651 vs 3,115
  • 3x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (768 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    768 vs 256
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 9000 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 9,000 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 71.9% higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (44 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    44 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 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
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    AI Subtitles, AI Focus Tracking, Multi-window, Smart Multi-screen Collaboration
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • 10 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (10 x vs 0 x).
    10 x vs 0 x
  • 2.33x larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (74.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    74.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.42 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2.44 binned
    1.22 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 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.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 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
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • 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.
  • Has an RGB LED flash
    This smartphone features an RGB LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 3.9% of smartphones include RGB flash.
  • Has a pro camera setup
    This smartphone features a pro camera setup, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones include professional-grade camera hardware.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer USB version
    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
    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)
  • Supports ANT+
    This smartphone supports ANT+ technology, the average smartphone does not. 6% of smartphones are ANT+ compatible.
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (2200x2480 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    2200x2480 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.33 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    8 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has a secondary display
    This smartphone features a secondary display, the average smartphone does not. 6.7% of smartphones include a secondary screen.
  • 4.6% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (413 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    413 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a curved display
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 66.7% faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (55 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    55 W vs 33 W
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Is foldable
    This smartphone is foldable, the average smartphone is not. 3.9% of smartphones are foldable devices.
  • 1.8 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/4.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/4.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    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
  • 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.
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 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.
  • 8.46x more expensive
    Huawei Mate X2 (8GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£2,200 vs £260).
    £2,200 vs £260
  • 34.9% worse value for money
    Huawei Mate X2 (8GB + 512GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (5.44 vs 7.3).
    5.44 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    Huawei Mate X2 (8GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 50% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 7% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (10,028 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    10,028 vs 10,783
  • 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 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • 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 scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • 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.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/4.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/4.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    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
  • 351.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (542 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    542 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 50.4% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (295 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    295 g vs 196.2 g
  • 69.8 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (145.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    145.8 mm vs 76 mm
  • 3 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2021 vs 2024). 3.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    February 2021
    2021 vs 2024
  • 91% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (186760 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    186,760 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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digitalcameraworld.com
02/04/2021
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Huawei Mate X2 review: the best folding phone yet, but at a cost
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gadgetmatch.com
07/08/2021
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Huawei Mate X2 review: Better and refined
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zdnet.com
21/06/2021
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Huawei Mate X2, hands on: A feature-packed foldable flagship
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neowin.net
09/05/2021
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Huawei Mate X2 hands-on review: an expensive foldable with an ingenious design
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mashable.com
28/04/2021
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techadvisor.com
27/04/2021
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stuff.tv
12/04/2021
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androidauthority.com
02/04/2021
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hifitest.de
22/02/2021
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24/02/2021
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23/05/2021
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[Mashable Italia] Huawei Mate X2, nuova vita per i foldable (ma stesso prezzo)
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What we like about Huawei Mate X2 (8GB + 512GB)

  • Superior foldable hardware with an ingenious 'wedge' design and teardrop hinge that minimizes the screen crease
  • Highly usable 6.45-inch outer display with a traditional smartphone aspect ratio
  • Top-tier quad-camera system including a periscope telephoto lens with 10x optical zoom
  • Large, vibrant 8-inch internal OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and excellent outdoor visibility
  • Fast 55W SuperCharge capability and solid overall battery life
  • Premium build quality and excellent stereo speakers that deliver loud, clear audio

What we don't like about Huawei Mate X2 (8GB + 512GB)

  • Lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS), which prevents native access to the Play Store, YouTube, and Gmail
  • Extremely high price tag, often exceeding $2,700, making it inaccessible for most consumers
  • Absence of an internal selfie camera, making video calls inconvenient when the device is unfolded
  • Bulky and heavy form factor (295g) that can be difficult to use with one hand
  • Missing common flagship features such as wireless charging and an official IP water resistance rating
  • Software limitations in multitasking compared to competitors like Samsung

Verdict

The Huawei Mate X2 (8GB + 512GB variant) is an impressive inward-folding smartphone powered by the flagship Kirin 9000 5G chipset, featuring an 8-inch foldable OLED main display and a highly usable 6.45-inch OLED cover display, both with a 90Hz refresh rate. The main pros include a superb, gapless folding design with a less noticeable screen crease, a versatile and top-tier Leica quad-camera system with 10x optical zoom, and fast 55W wired charging for its 4500mAh battery. Key cons involve the lack of Google Play Services due to US sanctions, its heavy and bulky build compared to traditional phones (295g), and a very high initial price point and limited availability outside of China.

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