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

Avg. price:~£2,200RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:8 inchesMain camera megapixels:40 MP & 8 MP & 16 MP

Huawei Mate XS (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 XS (8GB + 512GB)
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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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Score components

90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

6.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of smartphones
4.9

Value for money

Value for money
4.9/ 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%

6.5

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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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Score components

25%

6.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.0

Camera

15%

6.6

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

4.2

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

7.8

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 51%
6.2

User score

User score
6.2/ 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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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

3.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 98%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei Mate XS (8GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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 51% of models
Score components:

25%

6.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.0

Camera

15%

6.6

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

4.2

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

7.8

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

6.6
User score
User score
6.2/ 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 98% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

3.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.2
Popularity
Popularity
3.4/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Mate XS (8GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 3.4 points, which is lower than 60.7% of smartphones.
3.4
Value for money
Value for money
4.9/ 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%

6.5

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

4.9
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G
This smartphone uses the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G processor which is faster than processors in 55% 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
2.86 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.86 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 73.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% 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
40 MP & 8 MP & 16 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 40 MP & 8 MP & 16 MP which is lower than that of 83% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% 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
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
414 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 414 ppi which is higher than that of 70.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% 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
57 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 57 min which is faster than 60% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.2% of smartphones.
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
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include 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
161.3 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.3 mm which is shorter than 73.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Width
146.2 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 146.2 mm which is wider than 99.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
5.4 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 5.4 mm which is thinner than 99.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% 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
117,530 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 117,530 cm³ which is larger than 86.9% of smartphones.
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Huawei Mate XS (8GB + 512GB) 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 19.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.86 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 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
  • 19.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.86 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.86 GHz & 2x2.36 GHz & 4x1.95 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.86 GHz & 2x2.36 GHz & 4x1.95 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 40% higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (4,362 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    4,362 vs 3,115
  • 33.2% higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (34.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    34.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 50% more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (384 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    384 vs 256
  • Supports desktop mode
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a secondary display
    This smartphone features a secondary display, the average smartphone does not. 6.7% of smartphones include a secondary screen.
  • 4.8% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (414 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    414 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
  • 5 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (57 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    57 min vs 62 min
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 2.9 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (5.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    5.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Is foldable
    This smartphone is foldable, the average smartphone is not. 3.9% of smartphones are foldable devices.
  • 2.3 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.3 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 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.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (40 MP & 8 MP & 16 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    40 MP & 8 MP & 16 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • Worse front camera
    This smartphone has a worse front camera than the average smartphone. 99.9% of smartphones feature high-quality selfie cameras.
  • 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
  • 8.46x more expensive
    Huawei Mate XS (8GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£2,200 vs £260).
    £2,200 vs £260
  • 50.6% worse value for money
    Huawei Mate XS (8GB + 512GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (4.87 vs 7.3).
    4.87 vs 7.34
  • 29.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.2/ 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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    the average smartphone
    Huawei Mate XS (8GB + 512GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.19 vs 8.000).
    6.19 vs 8
  • 62.2% less popular
    Huawei Mate XS (8GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (3.35 vs 5.4).
    3.35 vs 5.44
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 16.7% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 & 8 MP & 16 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    40 MP & 8 MP & 16 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Worse front camera
    This smartphone has a worse front camera than the average smartphone. 99.9% of smartphones feature high-quality selfie cameras.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 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/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No manual focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a manual focus mode, the average smartphone does. 91.2% of smartphones offer manual focus.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 32.1% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (448 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    448 nits vs 660 nits
  • 552 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (448 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    448 nits vs 1,000 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 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
  • 70.2 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (146.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    146.2 mm vs 76 mm
  • 4 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2020
    2020 vs 2024
  • 20.2% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (117530 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    117,530 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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witchdoctor.co.nz
28/02/2022
Summary of the review
Huawei Mate XS Smartphone - foldable fantastique
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irishtimes.com
07/01/2021
Summary of the review
Huawei Mate XS review: A new take on the foldable phone
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pocketnow.com
19/05/2020
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26/03/2020
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26/03/2020
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23/03/2020
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25/03/2020
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23/03/2020
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25/03/2020
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25/02/2020
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What we like about Huawei Mate XS (8GB + 512GB)

  • The 8-inch 'out-folding' design provides a seamless tablet experience without a secondary outer display.
  • High-quality Leica quad-camera system that delivers excellent shots and unique rear-screen selfie capabilities.
  • Impressive 55W fast charging that can reach 85% in roughly 30 minutes.
  • Powerful Kirin 990 chipset with 5G support ensures smooth multitasking and gaming.
  • Generous 512GB of internal storage and a sturdy, refined hinge mechanism compared to the original Mate X.

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

  • Lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS) prevents access to the Play Store and many popular apps like YouTube and Use code with caution.jsonGoogle MapsUse code with caution.json.
  • The exposed plastic screen is highly prone to scratches and lacks an IP rating for water or dust resistance.
  • Extremely high price tag, often cited as prohibitively expensive at launch.
  • Considerably heavy (300g) and bulky, making it less pocketable than standard flagships.
  • Calls and audio can sometimes sound slightly distorted or dull compared to other premium devices.

Verdict

The Huawei Mate Xs is a premium foldable smartphone featuring an "out-folding" design where its 6.6-inch front display expands into a large, immersive 8-inch OLED tablet screen with a 2480x2200 resolution. It is powered by the high-end Kirin 990 5G chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, offering cutting-edge performance and global 5G connectivity. A major pro is its versatile Leica quad-camera system (40MP main, 16MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto, and 3D depth sensor) which doubles as both the main and a high-quality selfie camera due to the unique folding mechanism. It also features a 4,500mAh battery with very fast 55W SuperCharge support. The main cons are significant: the phone lacks Google Mobile Services (GMS), meaning no Google Play Store or apps, it has a high price tag, and the exposed outward-folding screen raises potential durability concerns.

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