Huawei has announced its second foldable device today. Called the Mate Xs, this is practically an upgraded version of the Mate X that launched last year. The Mate Xs is faster, more powerful, and of course more expensive than the Mate X.
The segment dedicated to the Mate Xs was not only a chance for Huawei to show off what its foldable can do but also to compare it to its closest competitor – the Galaxy Fold (5G).
The Mate Xs still keeps the 8” screen (unfolded) of the Mate X. When folded, the screen measures 6.6” on the front and 6.38” on the back. The Mate Xs has a Falcon Wing Design and is built from Zirconium-based liquid metal that is 30% harder than titanium alloy.
The Kirin 990 5G chipset replaces the Kirin 980 + Balong 5000 5G modem of the Mate X. The new processor brings a 23% increase in CPU performance, a 39% increase in GPU performance and a 460% increase in NPU. The chipset is also more power-efficient. There is 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage available.
The Mate Xs has a 5G modem and Huawei says it has more 5G bands than the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. It also boasts faster speeds than Samsung’s device.
With respect to cameras, the Mate Xs has a 40MP SuperSensing Wide-angle RYYB camera with a 27mm focal length and an f/1.8 aperture. There is also an 8MP telephoto camera with an 80mm focal length, OIS and f/2.4 aperture. Below the telephoto camera is a 17mm 16MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera and a ToF camera for 3D depth sensing.
The Mate Xs has an ISO level up to 2048000; a zooming range of 45x (Ultrawide 3x optical and 30x digital); 2.5 CM macro photography; OIS + AIS image stabilization.
The foldable phone runs EMUI 10 based on Android 10 and has a feature called Multi-Window Design that allows you to take advantage of the extra screen estate to improve productivity. You can attach files by dragging from one window (file manager) to another (email). You can also view email attachments in a separate window while keeping the email open.
There is a 4500mAh battery inside the device with support for 55W SuperCharge fast-charging technology. The device will charge to 85% in just 30 minutes and is 2.3x faster with respect to charging than the Galaxy Fold 5G.
The Mate Xs will sell for €2499 and will be available globally starting next month.
