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Huawei Mate X2 4G (8GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,010RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:8 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP

Huawei Mate X2 4G (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.

Huawei Mate X2 4G (8GB + 512GB)
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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 67% of models
Score components

90%

7.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 67% 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%

7.2

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

25%

7.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.7

Camera

15%

6.4

Display

15%

5.3

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

8.2

Connectivity

4%

8.1

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

â–²Better than 68%
?

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
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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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    N/A~ £2,010
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei Mate X2 4G (8GB + 512GB)

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

25%

7.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.7

Camera

15%

6.4

Display

15%

5.3

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

8.2

Connectivity

4%

8.1

Audio

3%

6.0

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
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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 4G (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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

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
Harmony OS
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.
EMUI 11
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
no
This smartphone does not use 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
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
?
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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 4G (8GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (128 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    128 KB vs 32 KB
  • 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
  • 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
  • 48.8% higher 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (5,693 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    5,693 vs 3,825
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 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
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (74 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    74 vs 99.5
  • 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
  • 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.
    EMUI 11
    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 reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 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
  • 7.73x more expensive
    Huawei Mate X2 4G (8GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£2,010 vs £260).
    £2,010 vs £260
  • 36.8% worse value for money
    Huawei Mate X2 4G (8GB + 512GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (5.36 vs 7.3).
    5.36 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    Huawei Mate X2 4G (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
  • 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.
    EMUI 11
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • 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 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.
  • Runs closed-source/proprietary OS only
    This smartphone does not use an open-source OS, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones use open-source systems.
  • 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
  • 458 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (542 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    542 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 17.9% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (542 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    542 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (74 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    74 vs 99.5
  • 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 reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 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

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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techadvisor.com
27/04/2021
Summary of the review
Huawei Mate X2 Review
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neowin.net
09/05/2021
Summary of the review
Huawei Mate X2 hands-on review: an expensive foldable with an ingenious design
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zdnet.com
21/06/2021
Summary of the review
Huawei Mate X2, hands on: A feature-packed foldable flagship
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mashable.com
28/04/2021
Summary of the review
Huawei's Mate X2 is a gorgeous foldable phone. Most people shouldn't buy it.
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scmp.com
10/03/2021
Summary of the review
Huawei Mate X2 review: foldable phone beats Samsung’s with a superb zoom
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stuff.tv
12/04/2021
Summary of the review
Huawei Mate X2 review - Stuff
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pocketnow.com
23/05/2021
Summary of the review
HUAWEI Mate X2 review: the phone I’d choose for the next 5 years
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androidauthority.com
02/04/2021
Summary of the review
HUAWEI Mate X2 review: Tainted love The Huawei Mate X2 4G is internally identical to the 5G version but uses a 4G-only Kirin 9000 chipset due to trade...

Third-party reviews

What we like about Huawei Mate X2 4G (8GB + 512GB)

  • Stunning hardware design with a wedge-shaped body for better ergonomics
  • Highly usable 6.45-inch outer display with a traditional aspect ratio
  • Immersive 8-inch inner OLED display with a nearly invisible crease
  • Top-tier quad-camera system featuring a 10x periscope telephoto lens
  • Excellent stereo speakers that provide loud and crisp audio
  • Fast 55W wired charging capabilities
  • Seamless software handoff between the two screens

What we don't like about Huawei Mate X2 4G (8GB + 512GB)

  • Lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS) and Play Store apps
  • Extremely high price point (approx. $2,800 at launch)
  • Absence of 5G support in the 4G variant due to trade restrictions
  • Heavier and bulkier than standard smartphones (approx. 295g)
  • No wireless charging or official IP water resistance rating
  • Inner screen lacks a dedicated selfie camera for video calls
  • Hinge does not support 'flex mode' to stay open at multiple angles

Verdict

The Huawei Mate X2 4G (8GB + 512GB) is a premium foldable smartphone featuring a sophisticated inward-folding design that reveals an 8.0-inch OLED internal display (2200 x 2480 pixels, 90Hz) while offering a highly functional 6.45-inch OLED cover screen (1160 x 2700 pixels, 90Hz) when folded. It is powered by a 4G version of the Kirin 9000 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, expandable via a Nano Memory (NM) card. Key pros include its impressive quad-camera system with Leica optics (50MP main, 16MP ultrawide, 12MP 3x telephoto, and 8MP 10x periscope telephoto zoom) and a substantial 4500mAh battery with 55W SuperCharge wired support. Main cons include its high price, lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS) outside of China (running on HarmonyOS or EMUI 11 based on Android 10), absence of wireless charging, and the fact that it is a 4G-only device in this configuration.

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