Verdict
The Huawei Mate X5 is an excellent smartphone. With its foldable design, powerful camera system, top-notch performance, and 5G connectivity, the Mate X5 stands as a beacon of the future of smartphones. The phone is a great choice for Huawei fans and foldable enthusiasts who are looking for a high-end device with innovative features.
PRICE LIST | |
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Price in Pakistan | PKR 298,400 Expected |
Other Countries | $1074 €1017 £847 ¥7788 ₹90713 ﷼4028 Expected |
NETWORK | |
Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Bands | LTE |
5G Bands | SA/NSA |
Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
LAUNCH | |
Announced | 2023, September 08 |
Status | Available. Released 2023, September 16 |
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) |
DISPLAY | |
Size | 7.85 inches, 197.5 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi density) |
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 Cortex-A720 & 3x2.15 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510) |
GPU | Maleoon 910 GPU |
MEMORY | |
Card Slot | NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot) |
Internal | 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA | |
Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF |
Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
FRONT 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 |
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 |
BATTERY | |
Type | Silicon-carbon 5060 mAh, non-removable - China only |
Charging | 66W wired 50W wireless 7.5W reverse wireless |
MISC | |
Colors | Black, White, Purple, Dark Green, Gold |
Models | ALT-AL10 |
Design and Display
The Huawei Mate X5 boasts a stunning foldable design. The phone is available in five color options: Black, White, Purple, Dark Green, and Gold. The main display of the Mate X5 is a foldable 7.85-inch OLED screen with 1B colors and a 120Hz refresh rate. The resolution is 2224 x 2496 pixels and the pixel density is 426 PPI. The screen is protected by Kunlun Glass, which is exclusive to Huawei. The cover display is also a 6.4-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2504 pixels.
Performance and Storage
The Huawei Mate X5 is powered by the Kirin 9000S chipset, which is based on a 7nm process and has an octa-core CPU and a Mali-G910 GPU. The phone has up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The phone also supports an NM (Nano Memory) card slot for storage expansion of up to 256GB. The software of the Mate X5 is HarmonyOS 4.0 in China and EMUI in Europe.
Camera System
The Huawei Mate X5 has a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 50MP main super sensing camera with f/1.8 aperture, a 12MP periscope telephoto camera with f/3.4, and a 13MP ultra wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture. The rear cameras support LED flash, panorama, HDR, and 4K video recording at 30 or 60 fps. The phone also boasts an 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture, HDR, panoramic, and 4K video recording at 30 frames per second on the cover display.
Battery and Connectivity
The battery capacity of the Mate X5 is 5060 mAh, which supports 66W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 7.5W reverse wireless charging. The Mate X5 also supports various connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS (with dual frequency), GLONASS, USB Type-C 3.1 with DisplayPort 1.2 support, OTG support, etc. The phone incorporates advanced biometric features such as facial recognition and an in-display fingerprint sensor, providing users with multiple layers of protection for their personal data.
Here is an overview of the pricing information for the Huawei Mate X5 in Pakistan:
Please note that pricing details are subject to change and may vary depending on the retailer or provider. It is always advisable to confirm the price before making a purchase.