Huawei Mate X5
- Status: Released 8th September 2023
- OS: HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services
- Display: 7.85" 2224x2496 pixels
- Camera: 50MP 2160p
- RAM: 12/16GB RAM Kirin 9000S
- Battery: 5060mAh 66W50W
The Huawei Mate X5 is a premium foldable smartphone showcasing Huawei’s innovation in design and technology. Packed with high-end features, it offers a seamless combination of performance, aesthetics, and functionality.
Build and Design
The Mate X5 boasts a sleek, foldable design with dimensions of 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm when unfolded and 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm when folded. It weighs 243–245g, depending on the variant. The device is crafted with a glass front, glass or eco-leather back, and an aluminum frame, ensuring durability and sophistication. It features IPX8 water resistance and supports a stylus for both displays, enhancing productivity.
Display
The Huawei Mate X5 has a 7.85-inch Foldable OLED display with 1B colors and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, delivering stunning visuals. The resolution of 2224 x 2496 pixels ensures sharp and vibrant images. The cover display is equally impressive, a 6.4-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2504 pixels. For durability, the cover display is protected by Kunlun Glass.
Performance
Powered by the Kirin 9000S chipset (7nm), the Huawei Mate X5 features an octa-core CPU and Maleoon 910 MP4 GPU. It runs on HarmonyOS 4.0 (China) or EMUI (Europe), though it lacks Google Play Services. Multiple memory configurations are available, including 256GB to 1TB of internal storage and up to 16GB RAM, with UFS 3.1 storage technology for fast performance.
Camera System
The triple rear camera setup includes:
- 50 MP wide lens with OIS for sharp images
- 12 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom
- 13 MP ultrawide lens for expanded perspectives
The device supports 4K video recording and advanced features like HDR and panorama. For selfies, both the inner and cover cameras offer 8 MP wide sensors with HDR capabilities.
Connectivity and Features
The Huawei Mate X5 excels in connectivity with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1. Additional features include stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and BDS satellite communication support for messaging and calling.
Battery and Charging
The 5060mAh Si/C battery supports 66W wired, 50W wireless, and 7.5W reverse wireless charging, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Conclusion
Available in five colors, including Black, White, and Gold, the Huawei Mate X5 is a masterpiece in foldable technology. Its premium design, robust hardware, and innovative features make it a top contender in the foldable smartphone market.
Specifications
Prices
| Converted Price | ₹1,45,000 |
Launch
| Announced | 2023, September 08 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September 16 |
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 |
| 3G bands |
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm; Folded: 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm |
| Weight | 243 g or 245 g (8.57 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM |
Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) IPX8 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus support (both displays) |
Display
| Type | Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz |
| Size | 7.85 inches, 197.5 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution |
2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi density) Cover display: OLED, 120Hz, 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2504 pixels |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass (cover display only) |
Platform
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services |
| Chipset | Kirin 9000S (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Maleoon 910 MP4 |
Memory
| Card slot | NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal |
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 3.1 |
Main Camera
| Triple |
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Single |
8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) Cover camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes; NFC-SIM, HCE |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
Features
| Sensors |
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, altimeter, color spectrum BDS Satellite Calling and Message |
Battery
| Type | Si/C 5060 mAh, non-removable - China only |
| Charging |
66W wired 50W wireless 7.5W reverse wireless |
Others
| Colors | Black, White, Purple, Dark Green, Gold |
| Models | ALT-AL10 |
Disclaimer:
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