Huawei Mate Xs

Display8.0" 2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi density)
ChipsetKirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
Main camera40MP
Battery4500 mAh
Mate Xs product photo
7.0GoSolo score

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands
1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)

Launch

Announced
2020, February 24. Released 2020, March 05
Status
Discontinued

Body

Dimensions
Unfolded: 161.3 x 146.2 x 5.4 mmFolded: 161.3 x 78.5 x 11 mm
Weight
300 g (10.58 oz)
Build
Plastic front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
Foldable OLED
Size
8.0 inches, 205.0 cm2 (~86.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi density)
Features
Folded cover display:AMOLED, 6.6 inches, 1148 x 2480 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio

Platform

OS
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Chipset
Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP16
AnTuTu (v11, est.)
459274

Memory

Card slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal
512GB 8GB RAM
Type
UFS 2.1

Main Camera

Modules
40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 81mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF TOF 3D, (depth)
Features
Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module
No - uses main camera
Features
HDR · 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
No

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.1

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging
55W wired, 85% in 30 min

Misc

Colors
Interstellar Blue
Models
TAH-N29m
GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways
display
8.0-inch foldable OLED, 414 ppiWhen unfolded, the screen is large enough for comfortable reading and video, but the pixel density is just average for a 2020 phone, so fine text and UI elements won't be as sharp as a non-folding flagship of the same year.
performance
Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8GB RAMThis 2020 chipset handles everyday apps and light games smoothly, but without Google Play Services, you're limited to Huawei's own app store and sideloaded Android, which narrows what you can install.
camera
40MP wide, 8MP 3x telephoto, 16MP ultrawideThe main camera with Leica optics captures detail in daylight, the 3x telephoto handles distant subjects without full digital zoom loss, and the ultrawide fits large group shots or landscapes into frame.
battery
4500 mAh, 85% in 30 minutesWith moderate use you'll get about one full day of screen time, and the 55W charging means you can top up most of the battery before leaving the house, though the foldable form factor and large display make battery drain heavier than a standard phone.
connectivity
5G SA/NSA, WiFi 6 absent, USB 3.1You get fast 5G where available (2+ Gbps downlink advertised), but WiFi is limited to 802.11ac instead of the newer 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), so wired and 5G are your faster transfer routes.
durability
Plastic front, aluminum back, no water ratingThe front surface scratches more easily than glass, there's no IP rating for dust or water resistance, and folding devices have a seam that collects debris, so daily care and a case are essential.
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