Congratulations to HUAWEI fans, the Mate X6 global version has finally been launched. Now you can buy it all over the world, except the US. When Mate X5 was a big seller in China, it made HUAWEI the brand that sold the most foldable phones for a while. I’m sure Mate X6 will continue to lead the world in sales, with maybe a little bit of your help.
So in this article, we want to go over three major performance leaps of the Mate X6, watching some of the clips together, should be interesting.
00:00 – 00:53
So, the part you just saw simply means that the location of the signal chip was re-arranged, to make the signal stronger. Maybe you guys don’t quite understand why the signal would be stronger if the location changes. I’ll explain it briefly: first of all, increasing the distance between the components will benefit heat dissipation.
After all, no matter what kind of chip it is, it will not work the best at high temperatures. Then, the closer the radio frequency units are to the antenna, the better the signal. This reduces the electromagnetic interference and energy loss. So the signal of the antenna on the right side will be better than before.
This design is said to increase the total area of the RF units by nearly 1400mm, and the utilization of the sub-frame space increases by 32%. The antenna length is increased by 81%, signal strength is increased by 60%.
00:53 – 01:23
Vapor Chambers are nothing new on phones. The thermal conduction principle of a VC relies on two-phase heat transfer, utilizing the evaporation and condensation of a working fluid to efficiently transfer heat. But the VC on this Mate X6 looks very large and should be made of copper. Thermal conductivity should be much better than other foldable phones that have smaller and stainless steel components.
01:23 – 02:05
As you can see, graphene is also a very good material for thermal conductivity. Together with VC, it makes up the Mate X6’s cooling system. Since graphene has such a strong thermal conductivity, so why not replace the VC with graphene as well?
First of all, that piece of graphene in your phone isn’t big and hard like in the video. Without the help of VC, your phone’s mechanical strength might be insufficient. Graphene is also more conductive than copper, and to avoid the risk of short circuits and interference, it can’t all be used as a heat sink. Lastly, there is the cost issue, as graphene is much more expensive to make than VC.
In fact, as you can see, the cooling system is very effective at spreading the heat evenly throughout the phone, and a reduction of 3.1 degrees Celsius is actually a very impressive result. So for now, copper VC with graphene should be the best answer for heat dissipation.
02:05 – 02:14
I have some things to say about this hinge. If you’ve ever used a foldable phone, you’ll know that there’s usually a limit to the angle at which they can hover. Hovering at too much or too little of an angle can cause it to just unfold or close, but that doesn’t happen with the Mate X6.
You see. Even opened to this angle it stops. It won’t close that way either. Although no one would use a phone this way, it indirectly proves that the hinge has been upgraded once again.
02:14 – 02:47
This test showcases the strength of the middle frame. The new frame uses aviation-grade aluminum with a yield strength of 550MPa. Compared to the 6000 series aluminum, the material strength has increased by 37%.
Here’s an obscure piece of knowledge: To have a better signal, the middle frame isn’t made entirely of metal. The lines that divide the antennae are usually made of PC and are the weakest part of the frame. So you can see that the fracture on the other phone is exactly at this spot.
02:47 – 03:14
Actually, I’m not surprised that carbon fiber plates can lift a motorcycle. Carbon fiber itself is a material with tensile strength stronger than steel. Combined with its low density and ability to absorb shock and vibration, it’s perfect to support the inner screen.
Recently, many other foldable phones have also started using this material extensively, which is one of the secrets behind their lighter weight. HUAWEI, just like them, has simply used the right material in the right places.
Well, the video ends here. I finally figured out what improvements they made to the Mate X6 structure. As the chapter says, they are Super signal, Super cooling, and Super durable, these are the three major performance leaps of the Mate X6. Normally we don’t take our phones apart, so it’s great to have a video like this to explain what upgrades from the inside.
