Smartphone prices are increasing constantly Unfortunately, consumers aiming to buy a high end flagship phone should expect to spend $1000 or even more. However, there are cheaper alternatives to consider. For example, refurbished models of Huawei Mate 50/Pro and Pocket S are currently on sale at the official Huawei stores. Here are the details…
Huawei Mate 50 & Pro, Pocket S Refurbished Models Now Up for Grabs at Budget-Friendly Prices!
Advancing technology doesn’t just increases the prices of smartphones but also boosts their performance. Take my iPhone 14 Pro Max, for example. It’s powerful enough to meet my daily needs without any problems, both today and for the next few years. Despite this, many of us switch phones every one or two years. As a result, older models enter the second-hand market, meeting buyers at reasonable prices.
However, buying second-hand phones can be quite problematic. At this point, refurbished models come to the aid of users seeking some form of assurance. Today, many manufacturers and specialized companies are now offering refurbished phones, including Huawei. For example, you can now purchase refurbished models of the Mate 50/Pro and Pocket S at prices ranging from 3,699 to 4,499 yuan, with the Pocket S available at 3,899 yuan.
| Feature | Mate 50 | Mate 50 Pro | Pocket S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ OLED, 120Hz refresh rate | 6.74″ OLED, 120Hz refresh rate | 6.4″ OLED, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 4G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4G | Snapdragon 888 4G |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (main) + 12MP (ultrawide) + 12MP (telephoto) | 50MP (main) + 50MP (ultrawide) + 64MP (telephoto) | 40MP (main) + 13MP (ultrawide) |
| Front Camera | 13MP | 13MP | 40MP |
| Battery | 4400mAh | 4700mAh | 4000mAh |
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 3 | HarmonyOS 3 | HarmonyOS 3 |
| Other Features | IP68 dust/water resistance, Fingerprint sensor, Face unlock | IP68 dust/water resistance, Fingerprint sensor, Face unlock | IP53 dust/water resistance, Fingerprint sensor, Face unlock |
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