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Huawei P50

Huawei P50

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.5" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 888 4G
  • Battery: 4100mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, October 04
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, Nano Memory
  • OS: HarmonyOS 2.0
  • Body: 181g, 7.9mm 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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2021, July 29
Status Available. Released 2021, October 04

Body

Dimensions 156.5 x 73.8 x 7.9 mm (6.16 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight 181 g (6.38 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Ingress Protection IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Type OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz
Size 6.5 inches, 101.6 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1224 x 2700 pixels (~458 ppi density)
Protection

Platform

OS 1224 x 2700 pixels (~458 ppi density)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm))
CPU Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 660

Memory

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

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
Second Camera 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
Third Camera 13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide)
Features Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 13 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Features Panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps

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

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Po 4100 mAh
Charging 66W wired

Misc

Colors Black, Gold, White
Models ABR-AL00, ABR-LX9
Price About 700 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.5
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 9 / 10
  • Auto Focus 9 / 10
  • Image Quality 9 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 5 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 8 / 10
  • Usability 5 / 10
  • Video Quality 8 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. Exceptional Camera Quality: The 50MP Leica-powered triple camera system captures stunningly detailed, color-accurate photos.
  2. Excellent 5x Periscope Zoom: The 12MP telephoto lens offers high-quality 5x optical zoom and impressive periscope capabilities.
  3. Powerful Performance: Equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G chipset, it provides high-end, smooth performance.
  4. Beautiful Display: Features a crisp, 6.5-inch OLED display with a high 90Hz refresh rate and great color accuracy.
  5. Fast 66W Charging: The 66W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge technology quickly refills the 4,100mAh battery.
  6. Premium Build Quality: The phone features a slim, lightweight, and stylish design with premium materials.
  7. IP68 Rating: Offers excellent protection against water and dust, ensuring durability.
  8. Clear Stereo Speakers: Provides loud and balanced audio quality, making it great for media consumption.
  9. Unique Camera Design: The iconic dual-ring, "dual-matrix" camera design stands out from other smartphones.
  10. Good In-Display Sensor: Includes a fast and accurate in-display fingerprint sensor for security.

CONS

  1. No Google Mobile Services (GMS): Lack of official Google apps (Maps, YouTube, Play Store) is a major hurdle for many users.
  2. No 5G Connectivity: Despite the powerful chipset, the US ban limits connectivity to 4G LTE only.
  3. Mediocre Battery Life: The 4,100mAh battery can struggle to last a full day under heavy, active use.
  4. App Installation Workarounds: Users often have to rely on Petal Search or third-party app stores (APKs) to install apps.
  5. No Expandable Storage Standard: Lacks standard MicroSD card support, utilizing rare and expensive Nano Memory (NM) cards.
  6. No 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Requires USB-C or wireless headphones, as the traditional jack is omitted.
  7. High Price Point: Despite missing 5G and GMS, it is positioned as a premium, high-priced device.
  8. Fingerprint Magnet: The glossy glass back is very reflective and highly prone to smudges.
  9. No Wireless Charging: Unlike the Pro model, the base P50 does not support wireless charging.
  10. Potential Overheating: The Snapdragon 888 chip can cause the phone to run warm during intense gaming or camera use.

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