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Huawei Mate 50

Huawei Mate 50

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.7" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G
  • Battery: 4460mAh
  • Launch Date: 2022, September 28
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB storage, Nano Memory
  • OS: EMUI 13, HarmonyOS 3.0
  • Body: 202g / 206g, 8mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1x
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2022, September 06
Status Available. Released 2022, September 28

Body

Dimensions 161.5 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.36 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight 202 g / 206 g (7.13 oz)
SIM · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Ingress Protection IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 2m for 30 min)

Display

Type OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz
Size 6.7 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1224 x 2700 pixels (~442 ppi density)
Protection Huawei Kunlun Glass

Platform

OS EMUI 13 (International), HarmonyOS 3.0 (China)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Adreno 730

Memory

Card slot Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF
Second Camera 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
Third Camera 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF
Features Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide)
Features HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
Alert Types 32-bit/384kHz audio

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), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFC Yes
Infrared Port Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
BDS Satellite Messaging (sending only) - China only

Battery

Misc

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.3
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 9 / 10
  • Auto Focus 9 / 10
  • Image Quality 9 / 10
  • Performance 9 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 9 / 10
  • Multimedia 8 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 8 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Innovative Camera: Features a 50MP main sensor with a 10-size adjustable physical aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0) for superior control.
  2. Top-Tier Chipset: Powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G chipset, providing exceptional flagship performance.
  3. Durable Design: Uses Kunlun Glass in certain models, which is highly resistant to impact and screen breakage.
  4. Excellent Low-Light Photography: The RYYB sensor and wide aperture allow for outstanding night mode shots.
  5. Quality Zoom: Includes a 13MP periscope telephoto lens offering high-detail zoom capabilities.
  6. Fast Charging: Supports 66W wired and 50W wireless Huawei SuperCharge for quick battery replenishment.
  7. Water Resistant: IP68 certification provides robust protection against water and dust ingress.
  8. Premium Build: Features a high-quality, recognizable design with a polished metal frame.
  9. Expandable Storage: Supports NM SD cards up to 512 GB to increase storage capacity.
  10. Infrared Port: Retains the IR blaster functionality for controlling household appliances.

CONS

  1. No Google Services: Lacks preinstalled Google Mobile Services (GMS), relying instead on AppGallery.
  2. No 5G Connectivity: Ongoing sanctions mean the device is restricted to 4G connectivity despite using a 5G-capable chip.
  3. Lower Refresh Rate: The screen has a 90Hz refresh rate, which is less than many competitors’ 120Hz panels.
  4. No 8K Video: The camera setup does not support 8K video recording, capping out at 4K.
  5. Average Battery Life: 4460 mAh battery provides only average endurance compared to other flagships.
  6. Expensive Accessory Ecosystem: To achieve maximum 50W wireless charging speeds, you must purchase proprietary chargers.
  7. Shared SIM Slot: The NM card slot is shared with the second SIM, limiting options for dual SIM users.
  8. Limited Availability: Not officially available in many Western markets, making it hard to purchase or support.
  9. No High-Res Front Camera: The 13MP front camera is adequate but not class-leading in resolution.
  10. Hefty Weight: Weighs over 200 grams, which some users may find bulky.

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