Huawei has been trying to keep up with smartphone technology with the launch of high-end devices, despite facing sanctions from the United States. The company is now gearing up to launch a new premium smartphone in the market.

According to the report from Taiwan Economic Times, Huawei is working on a new high-end foldable flagship smartphone and is expected to start mass production in March this year.

The report further adds that Huawei aims to ship around a million devices of the Mate X series this year, double the number of shipments in 2022, and plans to add more orders depending on the market response.

It is being claimed that the new Mate X series smartphone is as thick as Apple iPhone when the device is folded. As of now, not much is known about the phone’s design as well as specifications.

The Huawei Mate X series smartphones could get launched in the first half of this year or the beginning of the second quarter. The company is also expected to launch new Pocket series flip foldable smartphone models in the second half of this year.

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Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone was launched by the company last year and now the phone’s successor is among the most anticipated devices. Huawei is expected to bring Mate X2 smartphone with several new features and improvements.

One of the major design change being reported for the Mate X2 foldable smartphone is that instead of the outward folding design in the original model, the next-generation model will come with an inward folding screen.

Now, in the latest development related to the Huawei Mate X2, the company is all set to start production of the display panel from September this year, i.e. next month. It has also been revealed that the screen size remains the same as its predecessor — 8.03-inch having 2480 x 2220 pixels resolution.

Reports indicate that Samsung Display will be providing the 8.3-inch CPI (Transparent Polymide) panels to Huawei in Q3 2020, with a sales target of 300,000 units.

Huawei Mate X2 foldable panel starts production in September. Still 8.03" 2480 x 2220 but now infolding…

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From the leaked images, it seems that we could also get an additional display panel on the vertical strip that houses the camera sensors. While the company has not revealed anything related to this smartphone, some key details have leaked online.

As per the leak, the Mate X2 foldable smartphone will come with a quad-camera setup that includes a 40 MP primary sensor, a 40 MP ultra-wide sensor, a 12 MP telephoto lens, and a ToF sensor. It will have support for features like 3x optical zoom and OIS.

The device is expected to come in multiple memory variants such as 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 12 GB RAM with 256GB storage, and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. It is also said to be powered by a 6,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

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A new report has suggested that both Huawei and Xiaomi have placed orders for UTG or ultra thin glass panels. These panels are typically found as a layer on top of foldable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Hence, the new orders might be for a possible future variant of Huawei’s Mate X series and Xiaomi’s commercial version of the Mi MIX Alpha.

For those unaware, UTG is an improved version of the polyimide film which was initially used in the first generation of foldable handsets like the Galaxy Fold and Mate X. Thus, it is a stronger, more durable, and flexible thin panel. Notably, the Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha concept smartphone used a Visionox display that wrapped around the device, while the relatively more recent Mate Xs featured UTG.

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At the moment, Xiaomi has yet to launch a commercial version of the Mi MIX Alpha, but the report from Digital Chat Station (@数码闲聊站) does hint at a possible variant. The report was shared on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, and is apparently from the supply chains of both the Chinese tech giants that are purchasing curved panels and surround panels.

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Huawei was one of the first smartphone manufacturers to ever release a smartphone with a bendable display. The Chinese company currently launched two foldable smartphones, Mate X and Mate Xs, and might be launching another one soon, this time with a zoom lens as well.

Back in 2019, the Chinese tech giant had applied for a patent, which was finally granted in its home country, China. In the patent, 16 colored product images can be observed that showcase designs with its existing Mate series of foldable handsets. Looking at the images, the upcoming Mate device can be unfolded to reveal a larger tablet size. The device bends inwards, similar to the Galaxy Fold, but features no selfie camera, with most fo the front being covered by the display.

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On the rear is where the real difference between previous generations and even the Galaxy Fold can be seen. The patent Mate smartphone has a quad camera module similar to the Mate Xs but also features a zoom lens for magnified shots this time around. The sensors are right next to a smaller secondary display that rounds the corner, acting as an extension of the primary display.

The square camera cutout on the camera module is what gives away the sensor since Huawei has released several models with a zoom lens in a similar manner. The company is expected to launch another foldable smartphone in the second half of 2020, and this might be the device in question. However, it is still too early to tell, and we will have to wait for an official announcement to provide any confirmation.

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The Huawei Mate X is the company’s first foldable smartphone announced back in February of 2019. But unfortunately, due to issues with its folding panel, its launch was delayed a couple of times and was only made available to purchase in November with Android 9.0 Pie on board. By then, Google had released Android 10 and even Huawei itself had updated some of its smartphones to EMUI 10 based on the latest version of Android, at least in China. Sadly, the update for Mate X was delayed until now, which is being rolled to users in a staged manner.

The Mate X’s primary competitor Galaxy Fold has a display folding inside, whereas it’s display folded outside. This design was likely challenging to implement on the Mate X since foldable screens are made of plastic and they can be easily damaged even with fingernails. Hence, the phone was launched in the market after 9 months from its announcement with the same old EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie. Notably, Android 10-based EMUI 10 was available in the market then. 

Further, since the update for the Mate X was not a priority as it is a niche device for certain customers, the phone was stuck with beta versions of EMUI 10 since December. But now, thankfully, Huawei has started seeding out a stable Android 10 update to both beta and Android 9 users of the device.

The EMUI 10 stable update for Huawei Mate X comes with build number 10.0.1.115 and is targeted at users running the beta build version 10.0.1.110 and stable build version 9.1.1.153 respectively. As it is an OTA update, it will take time to hit every unit and therefore don’t panic if you haven’t received the update yet.

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In the wake of the MWC 2020 being canceled in Barcelona, many OEMs are now looking at independent methods of promotion. The Mobile World Congress is a major event in which company’s across the globe host their respective launch events or concept teasers. Thus, the cancellation leaves a gap between the expectations of the people and the various brands. Hence, Huawei is now planning on hosting a special launch event on the 24th of February 2020.

According to a series of Weibo posts (Chinese microblogging website) from Huawei, the company plans on hosting a special launch event. The three posts which were shared arrive in quick succession and revealed that three different flagship products will be launched at the conference. These include a smartphone, a tablet, and a notebook as well. From what we know so far, the flagship launches are expected to be the Huawei Mate Xs, Huawei Matepad Pro 5G and the 2020 Mate X Pro.

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The Mate Xs is likely to be the signature launch in this event as it has been highly anticipated and hyped smartphones. It will be the successor to the original Mate X which was launched in 2019 and will feature improvements across the board. Previously, certain details regarding the upcoming foldable smartphone were revealed to be an improvement on the hinge mechanism, a faster processor (Kirin 990 5G SoC) and a better flexible display.

Furthermore, the MatePad Pro 5G and the Mate X Pro are other welcomed entries from Huawei. The former will feature 5G networking which is still uncommon in the tablet market while the latter will be a laptop sporting the latest hardware which is currently available. So stay tuned for the launch event and any additional information as well.

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The Motorola Razr (2019) is already shipping to owners and the Galaxy Flip Z will arrive later this month. Both phones are the only two foldable devices that fold vertically (along the horizontal axis) that consumers can and will be able to buy as the case may be.

There is another category of foldable phones with members like the Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X. These devices not only fold horizontally (along the vertical axis) but they unfold into tablets too unlike the Motorola Razr and Galaxy Flip Z that unfold into “tall” phones.

Since the arrival of both categories of foldable devices, consumers have been divided. Some like the Mate X/Galaxy Fold as they are able to unfold into a larger device while others prefer the Motorola Razr/Galaxy Flip Z for being able to fold into a smaller form factor.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which side of the divide you are. So please take the vote and also drop a comment regarding what you think about the devices and foldable phones in general.

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In 2019, Huawei launched the Mate X foldable smartphone. It was the first of its kind from the company and had a display that opened and closed outward, unlike Samsung’s Galaxy Fold which folded inward. Now, the Chinese tech giant has applied for a patent that reveals that it’s second foldable smartphone will feature an inward folding display, similar to Samsung.

The patent application was filed in the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and is reportedly for the Mate X2. The device is expected to be released in the third quarter of 2020. According to the illustrations that accompany the patent, a foldable smartphone can be observed which has a design similar to the Mate X but with its display bending inwards.

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On the front, dual front facing cameras are present while the rear features a quad camera setup, for a total of six cameras. Based on the schematics, the Huawei Mate X2 will arrive with a pen/stylus and has slightly more pronounced curved edges, unlike the square design of the Mate X. This lead to a sidebar also being provided where the front facing cameras are present which will include a narrow screen that displays notifications and other information like date, time or even weather and battery data.

Unfortunately, the patent application does not reveal any finer details like specifications of the Huawei Mate X2. Although, the company’s latest 7nm Kirin 990 5G SoC is likely to be used since the handset would arrive just before its rumored 5nm Kirin 1020 processor. Currently, the Mate Xs, a refreshed Mate X variant, is slated to receive the Kirin 990 chipset as well. So, we might see the same or a special variant for the Mate X2, but that is unlikely.

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Earlier today (22nd January 2020), Huawei officially announced that the Mate X, the company’s foldable smartphone, will start the public trial for EMUI 10 through an Open Beta.

For those that wish to participate in the beta program, go to the “Services” app and search for early adopters update to upgrade to the beta build for EMUI 10. Furthermore, you also have to have the latest version update of the Services app to opt in for the program, so make sure you have the latest version.

Note: Open Beta program is an unstable and unpolished version of the future Android 10 based EMUI 10 custom skin. So, a participating user is likely to find bugs and glitches when using the new unfinished software. Make sure to backup important data if you still wish to follow through.

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Previously, Huawei had announced that the EMUI 10 update roadmap for the month of February and March of this year. The models which are scheduled to receive the new update in mid or late February include Nova 5, Nova 5i Pro, Nova 5z and Honor 20S. Furthermore, the smartphones that will receive the rollout for EMUI 10 in early March 2020 are the Nova 5i, Huawei Enjoy 10S, and Honor 20 Youth Edition.

Huawei’s Mate X is the Chinese tech giant and smartphone manufacturer’s first foldable smartphone. It was released in November of 2019 and features an 8 inch flexible OLED display and houses the Kirin 980 SoC from the company’s subsidiary, HiSilicon. It is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery and houses a quad camera setup on the rear.

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Around this time last year, Huawei went on stage at MWC 2019 to unveil its first foldable smartphone, the Mate X. The unique handset went on sale later the same year and received a relatively positive reception. Now, a year has passed and reports suggest that the Chinese tech giant will launch a successor named Mate Xs which is expected to be launched in March 2020.

Huawei Mate Xs is more than just a tweaked version of the original Mate X. Reportedly, the foldable smartphone is easier to manufacture than its predecessor while still providing a similar if not greater experience. This also indicated that the company may sell the handset at a lower price in comparison to the previous entry.

The Mate X cost 16,999 Yuan or roughly 2,467 US Dollars. Thus, if the Mate Xs is priced lower than this, it might be able to appeal to a broader audience and a larger demographic. From a manufacturing point of view, the ease in production and economy of scales due to large demand is also beneficial to Huawei.

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Previously, Yu Chengdong, the CEO of Huawei, stated that the Mate Xs will be available in February 2020 and will arrive with a better processor, improved display and an upgraded hinge mechanism. Hence, the upcoming foldable smartphone will be powered by HiSilicon’s Kirin 990 5G SoC.

Furthermore, the report also mentions that the company has made many adjustments to the design of the second entry in the series. The hinge is said to be more durable and the entire body is made more durable and portable with a smaller overall size. Notably, Huawei is also expected to release a second foldable smartphone in the second half of this year.

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This year has been the year of many firsts in the smartphone industry. 5G phones became a thing as well as foldable phones. One of the foldable smartphones we saw this year is the Mate X and it combines a foldable design with 5G connectivity. Huawei‘s own foldable design is regarded by many as a true definition of the foldable concept due to the out folding design that transforms the screen from a wide to a narrow form factor.

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A new Huawei model believed to be theMAte X successor has been certified by China’s CCC (3C). The device appears with the model number TAH-AN00m. The Mate X had the codename TAH or Tahiti in full, meaning this model is related. As usual, 3C doesn’t reveal any details about a model aside from the charging features. In this case, the only apparent improvement revealed in the listing seems to be improved 20V/3.25A (65W) charging. 65W charging is rumoured to be coming with Huawei’s upcoming Huawei P40 lineup, and it’s also rumoured to be one of the Mate Xs’s purported features. It will be a significant improvement over the Mate X which supports 55W charging.

The Mate X2, a new version is expected to come in Q3 2020. but before then, Huawei will release a trimmed down variant known as MateXs around the first quarter of 2020 but will be unveiled at MWC 2020 trade show.

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Huawei recently started selling its first foldable smartphone Huawei Mate X after delaying the launch by a few months to make sure the device is durable. The company will also be launching an upgraded Mate Xs in the coming months and later the second-generation Mate X2 is expected to get launched.

Now, a video of the Huawei Mate X smartphone has surfaced online which shows the device with a broken screen. However, it is not yet known what happened to the smartphone or whether it was due to user’s fault or some issues with the device.

As said, we have not idea what has happened to this broken unit of the Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone. The phone could have fallen down or maybe exposed to a sharp object and these are just assumptions as we have no idea what has caused this.

Given that we have not heard or come across reports related to the display issue on the Huawei Mate X smartphone, it seems likely that the unit shown in the video has its display broken because of the user’s fault and the device.

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However, the smartphone could be blamed for the design as the outward folding design has a major drawback that the screen is exposed all the time. So there’s a significant risk if the phone drops from your hand.

Earlier, Samsung had to postpone the launch of its first foldable smartphone — Samsung Galaxy Fold after the review units started experiencing issues with the display and many criticised the build quality. Eventually, the company postponed the launch of Galaxy Fold and made changes to the phone’s design before it started selling them in the market.

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Huawei has again hinted that it will release an improved version of its Mate X foldable smartphone next year. The foldable device will come with a better hinge, tougher screen, and faster processor. This was disclosed by Richard Yu, head of Huawei’s consumer business, who spoke to Frandroid during a trip to Huawei’s headquarters. The CEO also disclosed that Huawei intends to bring the current Mate X to Europe, seemingly in the first quarter of 2020.

The Mate X was released last month after a long wait and the device was put on sale in China for $2,400. The foldable phone comes with an out-folding design where half of the foldable’s screen can flip around back so that you have a screen on both sides when it’s folded closed. That design has made it one of the better options during the debut year of folding phones since others like Samsung’s Galaxy Fold have had much more prominent hinges that create gaps or creases in the design.

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The folding phone trend is expected to expand next year, particularly with the arrival of Motorola’s new Razr. Other companies, like Samsung, are likely to release upgraded versions of their existing designs. We also expect Samsung to come out with something more durable than the fragile expensive units we saw this year.

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Every year, the smartphone industry innovates in a notable manner that leads to popular trends being created. The best example for 2019 would be the in-display fingerprint scanner and the foldable displays. Samsung was one of the first to the race with its infamous Samsung Galaxy Fold that had brought the future near but with its own shortcomings. Similarly, Huawei joined the foldable party with the launch of the Mate X. However, unlike the Galaxy Fold, the Mate X seems to be in pretty short supply. Huawei’s foldable units are reportedly being sold second hand for twice the price owing to limited supplies.

According to a past report, Huawei’s Mate X had sold out within minutes after officially going on sale (being sold for 16,999 Yuan or roughly $2,417). This points to the fact that the device is already a success with the company’s home market. However, the company is still behind shipment as it is struggling to supply the increasing demand. As of today, the Mate X has been completely sold out three times since its official launch.

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Owing to this explosive popularity, a few owners of the Mate X have decided to resell their devices for hefty prices. In certain cases, the Mate X was seen being sold for twice the original price. The second-hand trading platforms are being flooded with bids as high as 39,000 or even about 50,000 Yuan. Considering the actual price is 16,999 Yuan, it translates to two or even three times the resale value of a device. In other words, a massive profit margin is being made as the device is being circulated online through unofficial channels.

The Chinese tech giant has hit all the right notes with its customers with the Huawei Mate X. Unfortunately, the second-hand trend might lead to some issues regarding future sales or even fake units being used to trick buyers. So for now, readers should be wary of any unofficial sale of the foldable smartphone and are advised to wait for the official sale that will arrive in the near future.

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Huawei Mate X smartphone went on sale today in China and as usual, the smartphone was sold out within minutes. This marks the third time the Mate X foldable smartphone has been sold out within minutes of going on sale.

The sale of the Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone began on 10:08 AM local time in China for a price of 16,999 Yuan, which roughly converts to $2,417. However, the company has not revealed the number of units sold in these sales.

Customers can spend 2,699 Yuan (~$384) to avail 1 year screen insurance for the foldable display. Huawei recently revealed pricing for repairing and different parts of the smartphone and the screen replacement is the costliest.

The company reveals that the screen replacement on the Huawei Mate X will cost whooping 7,080 yuan, which roughly converts to $1,007. Further, battery replacement costs 278 yaun (approx. $40) while the motherboard repair is priced at 3,579 yaun that roughly converts to $509. The camera replacement will cost 698 yuan (approx. $99) to the users.

Due to the lack of supply of the smartphone from the Chinese giant, Huawei is not able to meet the demand for the Mate X. Thus, the device is now reportedly available for purchase through third-party websites for as much as 60,000 Yuan which is roughly $8,557.

As for the smartphone, the Huawei Mate X features a large 8-inch screen with a 2480 x 2200 pixels screen resolution and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with pretty thin bezels. When folded, it transforms into a dual-display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch display with 2480 x 1148 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio while the other is a 6.38-inch display with 2480 x 892 pixels screen resolution and 25:9 screen aspect ratio.

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The device comes packed with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has dual SIM support (nano only) but only SIM 1 supports 5G. You can also swap out the second SIM card for Huawei’s NM card up to 256GB. The device also comes with the 7nm Balong 5000 modem which brings 5G support to the device.

It runs the EMUI 9.1.1 custom interface, which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. As for the connectivity options, the device supports NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and USB Type-C port.

The smartphone has two built-in batteries, which offers a total capacity of 4,500mAh. Huawei has also debuted its new SupercCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W. The company claims that the new SuperCharge allows users to charge the device from empty to 85 percent in just 30 minutes.

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After a long wait, Huawei‘s first foldable flagship Mate X went on its first sale on November 15 and reports indicate the device was sold out in minutes. The Mate X isn’t a cheap phone as it comes with a steep 16,999 Yuan (~$2,420) price tag. Not only is the phone itself an expensive model, replacing the screen if it gets damaged will cost you a fortune (up to 7,080 yuan ($1,007). It has now emerged that the Mate X may not be a very durable model after all.

This bit was gathered from the warning that was printed on the Mate X’s retail box. Among the series of notes on the box, one is quite eye-catching. It reads that the phone should not be folded in low-temperature environments below -5 degree Celsius. Now, we understand the foldable display technology is a very delicate one and that makes the Mate X a very fragile phone. Moreso, it uses an out-folding screen design which is the ideal definition of a foldable screen phone but it offers zero protection to the screen. The Galaxy Fold deploys an in-folding design.

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Why this warning sounds strange is that it is winter season in some parts of the world already, including China, and the temperature gets below -5 degree Celsius. But the reason for this warning may not be far from the fact that the display may stretch when it is folded and under such extremely cold weather condition, it may have shrunk under the principle of thermal expansion and contraction. Thus, the screen may get damaged if there is an attempt to fold it under such low temperature.

Clearly, Huawei still has some work to do with the Mate x. Hopefully, the device won’t go the way of the Galaxy Fold. That’s perhaps why the company is taking a careful approach to releasing the phone.

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Huawei recently started selling the Huawei Mate X in China, which is the company’s first foldable smartphone that was first unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain in February this year.

Now, weeks after the device is available for purchase in the market, the Chinese giant has now announced pricing for repairing and different parts of the smartphone. Among all of them, the screen replacement is the costliest.

While it makes sense that the screen replacement is the costliest given that the smartphone has a foldable display, but the pricing is very high. The company reveals that the screen replacement on the Huawei Mate X will cost whooping 7,080 yuan, which roughly converts to $1,007.

Apart from that, it seems that the battery replacement will cost 278 yaun (approximately $40) while the motherboard repair is priced at 3,579 yaun that roughly converts to $509. The camera replacement will cost 698 yuan (approx. $99) to the users.

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The Huawei Mate X features a large 8-inch screen with a 2480 x 2200 pixels screen resolution and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with pretty thin bezels. When folded, it transforms into a dual-display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch (2480 x 1148 pixels) 19.5:9 display while the other is a 6.38-inch (2480 x 892 pixels) 25:9 display.

It comes packed with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has dual SIM support (nano only) but only SIM 1 supports 5G. You can also swap out the second SIM card for Huawei’s NM card up to 256GB. The device also comes with the 7nm Balong 5000 modem which brings 5G support to the device.

The phone runs the EMUI 9.1.1 custom interface, which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. As for the connectivity options, the device supports NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and USB Type-C port.

The device has two built-in batteries, which offers a total capacity of 4,500mAh. Huawei has also debuted its new SupercCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W. The company claims that the new SuperCharge allows users to charge the device from empty to 85 percent in just 30 minutes.

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After months of delays, Chinese tech giant Huawei finally started selling its much-anticipated Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone in its home market last week. It was reported that all the units of the device were sold out in less than a minute.

Now, it has been confirmed that the next sale of the smartphone will take place on 22nd November. However, the smartphone is already available for purchase in the Chinese market, but not through official channels.

As per the report, the Huawei Mate X 5G is available for purchase in China through third-party websites. However, the cost of the device through these channels is substantially high. While the official pricing starts at 16,999 Yuan (~$2,420), the third-party sellers are charging as much as 60,000 Yuan (~$8,557) for the same device. The reason for such high pricing is being attributed to the lack of supply of the smartphone from the company.

The Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone was first showcased by the company during Mobile World Congress 2019 in February this year. According to Yan Zhanmeng, Research Director of Counterpoint Research, the company will manage to sell more than 100,000 units of the Huawei Mate X smartphone.

The smartphone features a large 8-inch screen with a 2480 x 2200 pixels screen resolution and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with pretty thin bezels. When folded, it transforms into a dual-display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch (2480 x 1148 pixels) 19.5:9 display while the other is a 6.38-inch (2480 x 892 pixels) 25:9 display.

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It comes packed with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has dual SIM support (nano only) but only SIM 1 supports 5G. You can also swap out the second SIM card for Huawei’s NM card up to 256GB. The device also comes with the 7nm Balong 5000 modem which brings 5G support to the device.

The phone runs the EMUI 9.1.1 custom interface, which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. As for the connectivity options, the device supports NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and USB Type-C port.

The device has two built-in batteries, which offers a total capacity of 4,500mAh. Huawei has also debuted its new SupercCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W. The company claims that the new SuperCharge allows users to charge the device from empty to 85 percent in just 30 minutes.

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Huawei had held the first sales of the Huawei Mate X 5G foldable phone at 10:08 AM (local time) in China today. The device seems to have received good reception on its first sales as it was sold out in less than a minute. The Chinese firm has confirmed that the next sale of the Mate X 5G will be held on Nov. 22.

On Vmall, the Huawei Mate X 5G with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage was made available for purchase with a price tag of 16,999 Yuan (~$2,420). After it got sold out in under a minute, the listing revealed that it will be available for buying again on Nov. 22. Customers of the Mate X can spend 2,699 Yuan (~$384) to avail 1 year screen insurance for the foldable display. The device can be bought in a single color of Interstellar Blue. The company has previously claimed that the Mate X will be available in limited quantities in China.

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Huawei Mate X 5G Specifications

The Huawei Mate X features a foldable 8-inch OLED display that offers a resolution of 2480 x 200 pixels when unfolded. When folded, it becomes a 6.6-inch front display with a screen resolution of 2480 x 1148 pixels and the backside of the device sports a 6.38-inch display with a resolution of 2480 x 892 pixels. The EMU 9.1.1 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device.

The Kirin 980 chipset along with Balong 5000 5G modem is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is assisted by 8 GB of RAM. For storage, it offers users with an internal space of 512 GB and it carries support for 256 GB of nanoSD card.

For photography, the Huawei Mate X 5G foldable phone is equipped with Leica engineered quad camera system. It includes a 40-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 16-megapixel superwide lens with f/2.2 aperture, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and OIS and a 3D ToF (Time of Flight) lens. The device is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 55W Huawei SuperCharge technology.

The Huawei Mate X 5G does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack. The connectivity features that are available on the foldable phone are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC and USB-C. The device is also equipped with a side-facing fingerprint reader.

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Foldable smartphones are the biggest innovation of 2019 alongside 5G. Several companies tried to develop a foldable phone, but only three of them were able to launch a finished product in the market. And just two of them are mainstream brands: Samsung and Huawei which came up with the Galaxy Fold and the Mate X. A few hours ago, even Motorola announced a new foldable phone: it is the new Motorola Razr 2019 and it is a revisited version of the iconic clamshell phone Motorola Razr which made the success of the company during the age of feature phones. Here, we compared the new Motorola Razr 2019 with the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X since they are currently the only smartphones with foldable displays released by mainstream companies.

Motorola Razr vs Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Huawei Mate X

Design

In terms of compactness, Motorola Razr 2019 has the most interesting form factor. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X, it is not a smartphone that becomes a tablet. It is a clamshell phone with a foldable display and the panel we are talking about has a similar size as classic smartphone displays. This means that when you fold it, you get a really small device. Motorola Razr 2019 also comes with an external display you can use to do the important tasks such as checking notifications, answering calls, sending messages and change the settings. Samsung Galaxy Fold has a design that folds internally, with a smaller smartphone-like external display and a big internal display transforming it into a tablet. Huawei Mate X has the foldable display externally so that when it is folded there are two external displays belonging to the same panel.

Display

The most stunning panel is the foldable internal display of the Samsung Galaxy Fold since it shows better colors and it delivers a richer image quality thanks to the HDR10+ technology. However, there is to note that Huawei Mate X has a bigger 8-inch display which splits into two external displays above 6 inches while it is folded. When the Samsung Galaxy Fold is folded you can not use its internal display but you can only use a small 4.6-inch external one with an HD+ resolution. Both the displays of the Motorola Razr 2019 are OLED but their quality is inferior to the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Further, it does not turn into a table but it goes from being a small clamshell phone to a classic smartphone.

Hardware/Software

The Samsung Galaxy Fold wins the hardware comparison since it has both a better chipset and the best memory configuration. Both Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X feature 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage, but the Samsung Galaxy Fold has a more powerful Snapdragon 855 chipset, while Huawei Mate X mounts a Kirin 980 SoC which is still a flagship-class chipset but less powerful. Motorola Razr 2019 is just a midrange device since it mounts a Snapdragon 710 chipset, as well as an inferior 6/128 GB memory configuration. Note that Motorola Razr does not support a SIM Card but it relies on eSIM. On the other hand, both Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X have a 5G variant.

Camera

Even when it comes to cameras, Motorola Razr 2019 is a bit disappointing, it just has one rear camera, the sensor is nice, but nothing special. The most interesting is the Samsung Galaxy Fold as it features several sensors on both the front and rear sides, and it clicks amazing photos. If we only consider normal photos, Huawei Mate X is more or less at the same level with a 40 MP quad camera which can also be used to click selfies.

Battery

The battery life mostly depends on the usage with foldable smartphones. Both Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X have a huge battery with more than 4000 mAh. Huawei Mate X’s battery is slightly bigger, but if you only use the external display of the Samsung Galaxy Fold it lasts more since it is a more efficient panel. Huawei Mate X features a very fast charging technology: it goes from 0 to 85 percent in just 30 minutes. Motorola Razr 2019 has a pretty small 2510 mAh battery, so it loses this comparison.

Price

The real best foldable phone battle is between the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X and there is not a clear winner: the former has better performance but a form factor that is not for everyone, while the second may be more comfortable for a lot of users, as polls proved. Overall, Motorola Razr 2019 is better for people who want to save for money and get the most compact phones, but not for advanced users. Samsung Galaxy Fold costs about €2086/$2300 globally, Huawei Mate X has a €2150/$2370 price tag, and Motorola Razr 2019 will debut in the U.S. with a €1360/$1500 price.

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Motorola Razr vs Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Huawei Mate X: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate X

PROS

• External foldable display
• Great connectivity
• Big battery
• Good cameras

CONS

• Expensive

Motorola Razr

PROS

• Compact clamshell design
• More affordable
• Splashproof
• Useful external display

CONS

• Midrange specifications

Samsung Galaxy Fold

PROS

• Very nice display
• Compact external display
• Stereo speakers
• Reverse wireless charging
• High performance

CONS

• Price

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The Royole Flexpai was the first foldable phone that was announced but discussions around the emerging innovative design style have often revolved around the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei’s unreleased Mate X. The flagship Mate X 5G foldable phone was officially launched in China last month and the release was slated for November 15 in limited quantity.

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News emanating from China indicate that Huawei is again planning to postpone the limited sale of the foldable phone.No reason was given for this, neither has the company officially issued a statement to that effect. But then, the release may indeed be postponed as it won’t be the first time te company would do that. The company may be treading cautiously so as not to let the same fate that befell the original Galaxy Fold befall the Mate X.

The Mate X 5G foldable phone was first released at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) earlier this year but has not been released till now. Huawei did hint that problems with the yield were responsible for the delay in the release of the device.

For now, we’ll take this rumour with a pinch of salt since there is no official statement to that effect. We’ll have to wait for the official release on November 15.

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At the launch event for the Mate X 5G foldable smartphone yesterday, Huawei disclosed that the device will go on limited sales in China on November 15 with a staggering 16,999 yuan ($2,403) price tag. The company did not divulge any information regarding the global launch during the event. However, a statement credited to a Huawei’s spokesperson reveals that the company is still considering if the Mate X should be launched outside China, according to CNBC.

The Mate X was first unveiled at the MWC 2019 earlier in February in Barcelona and was originally scheduled to launch this summer. The Galaxy Fold debacle forced Huawei to postpone the launch scheduled for June in order to ensure the device doesn’t experience such issues.

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The company’s position has now changed with the disclosure that the Mate X global launch remains “under review.” The spokesperson stated specifically that; “Our strategy is based on carriers’ 5G roll out in different regions. So far, Huawei is making the Huawei Mate X available in the China market from November 15th. A global launch plan is under review.”

While the delay is hinged on 5G rollout, the US trade embargo which has made it difficult to instal Google Play services on its latest phones may have also played a role. However, we expect the company to release the 5G foldable phone is selected markets soon.

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At its 5G terminal conference held in China today, Huawei took the wraps off the much-anticipated Mate X 5G. The foldable phone was first unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) earlier this year but has not been officially released until now. Huawei did hint that problems with the yield were responsible for the delay in the release of the device. Here are some pictures of the device scoop up from Weibo.

The Mate X as you know, is Huawei’s first foldable smartphone and it is directly positioned to take on the Samsung Galaxy Fold but seems to have a better design. Talking of the design, the Mate X utilises a design which Huawei calls Falcon Wing with up to 1000 components inside that ensures a seamless performance. It has a thickness of 5.4 mm in the unfolded state which is thinner than the Apple iPad Pro 2018. When it is folded, it still is thin with a thickness of just 11 mm. The device weighs 295 grams.

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In order to keep the design thin, the phone doesn’t have the 3.5mm audio jack but it has a USB Type-C port. The phone also packs a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power button. At the side also, is a triple camera setup with the Leica badge.

A quick reminder of the specs. The Mate X has a large 8-inch screen with a resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with pretty thin bezels and no notch or “cliff” like the Samsung Galaxy Fold. When folded, It becomes a dual-display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch (2480 x 1148) 19.5:9 display while the other is a 6.38-inch (2480 x 892) 25:9 display. The device is powered by the Hisilicon Kirin 980 chipset with Balong 5000 modem to power the 5G. The chipset is paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It dual nano SIM slots but only one of them supports 5G.

The main camera is a 40MP wide-angle lens, the second one is a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and the third lens is an 8MP telephoto lens. The device packs a 4500mA battery capacity and one interesting thing is the 55W SuperCharge fast charging technology it packs. On the software angle, the Huawei Mate X comes with features design for the foldable display design.

The device comes with a steep 16,999 yuan (~$2403) price tag and will go on sale this November. The company will also launch another foldable phone dubbed Mate Xs powered by Kirin 990 5G next year. Check out more pictures from below.

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At the MWC 2019, which was held in the month of February, Huawei launched its first foldable smartphone that is called the Mate X. The only considerable rival to this device is Samsung’s Galaxy Fold which likewise is the first foldable phone from the Korean electronics giant. Unfortunately, due to display issues and quality concerns, Samsung had to pushback the commercial availability of its offering.

Following Samsung, Huawei also delayed the availability date of the Mate X without providing a satisfactory reason. While the reiterated Galaxy Fold went on sale previously, Huawei has today announced the commercial availability of its foldable smartphone. The Mate X with updated Kirin 980 SoC and 5G compatibility will go on sale starting 10:08  AM October 15 onwards.

The handset carries a steep price tag of Yuan 16,999 (~$2403) however, due to its unique form factor, its limited quantities are predicted to sell out quickly. At the previously mentioned launch event which took place earlier today, Huawei also shed light upon the two main reasons which delayed the Mate X’s commercial launch in the first place.

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Firstly, Huawei wanted to ensure that the device matches the longevity and durability expectations that its potential customers would have. Having said that, it would also safeguard the company from any criticism that Samsung was subjected to after its CEO admitted that he rushed the Galaxy Fold before it was ready.

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The second reason was Huawei wanted to make sure its first foldable handset provides seamless user experience and the delay has allowed the company to further enhance it by refining the compatibility between the hardware and software. To note, the Mate X 5G comes with the older Kirin 980 processor, instead of the new Kirin 990. So, it probably took the company a while to perfect the hardware and software experience on this new form factor.

Huawei has also revealed that its foldable smartphone with Kirin 990 and 5G will launch in the month of March, next year and it will be dubbed the Mate XS.

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Later today Huawei will hold a launch event in its home country, China where it is expected to announce 5G variants of the Mate 30 lineup and its first foldable smartphone, Mate X whose commercial availability has been long overdue. Hours before the event begins, the photos of the venue have been posted on Twitter which reaffirm the previous statement.

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Moreover, ahead of Huawei’s press conference, BOE officials at an investor interaction meet have confirmed that the flexible AMOLED display found on the Mate X is manufactured by them. BOE which is based out of China is currently the largest display supplier in the country. It was also revealed that the company has shipped 10 million flexible OLED panels in the first half of 2019 , with a market share of 18% , ranking second in the world.

Talking more about the foldable Mate X, it first debuted in the month of February at MWC 2019. At that time, the device was equipped with the Kirin 980 SoC, however, the company has since lifted covers from a superior chipset, the Kirin 990. Correspondingly, Huawei has already confirmed that the Mate X will be upgraded to this chipset, ahead of its commercial launch, which is an appreciable move.

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To recall, the Huawei Mate X has a futuristic design with front glass and rear metal construction. The handset when in its folded state is 11 mm thick and only 5 mm thick when in the unfolded state. It sports an 8-inch flexible display that has a resolution of 2480 x 2200 px and 8:7.1 aspect ratio. However, when in folded state the large display act as two separate front and rear displays. The front display measures 6.6 inch while the rear display measures 6.38 inch.

The Mate X has a Leica optics equipped triple camera setup which is vertically placed on the right edge of the rear of the smartphone. As the device lacks any front camera, the triple rear camera also doubles as the selfie camera. It is powered by two batteries which have a combined capacity of 4500 mAh that present in either half of the handset. It also supports 55 W fast charging.

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The Huawei Mate X was revealed in February but the initial launch was delayed to fix the device further. Since then, we haven’t really heard much about the device’s launch date, though there have been plenty of rumors and leaks. Now however, it seems possible that we might be seeing the device launch tomorrow at Huawei‘s 5G conference.

The new date is quite likely, as Huawei CEO Richard Yu revealed during the Mate 30 series launch that the Mate X will begin shipping in a month. Considering the device’s 5G capabilities, it’s not unreasonable for it to launch at a 5G focused event. A video that surfaced on YouTube a few days ago revealed the device now has a button for releasing the screen when folded into phone mode.

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Huawei Mate X 5G will be powered by the latest Kirin 990 chipset with 5G support (all thanks to the Balong 5000 5G modem) as compared to the original variant of the Mate X foldable phone, which was powered by the Kirin 980 chipset. This is paired with 12GB of RAM, up to 512GB of storage, 4500mAh of battery, and a new TOF sensor, alongside the triple camera setup.

The Kirin 980 model will have a price tag of ¥9999 (~$1414) while the Kirin 990 5G version will sell for ¥13,999 (~$1979). The price of both models is significantly cheaper when compared to the launch price of €2299 (~$2563) announced in Europe back in February, which of course is for the Kirin 980 version.

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The Huawei Mate X was revealed in February but the initial launch was delayed to fix the device further. Since then, we haven’t really heard much about the device’s launch date, though there have been plenty of rumors and leaks. Now however, it seems like we’re finally closing in on the final release as Huawei‘s Alex Zhang shares the device’s 5G capabilities online.

Alex used the Huawei Mate X to test 5G speed in Wuzhen. The image shows that the Mate X achieves download speeds of up to 750Mbps, quite impressive. The Mate X is the industry’s first 5G dual-mode smartphone that supports NSA and SA as well as dual sim card dual standby. Also quite importantly, the device is compatible with the mainstream 5G/4G network standards worldwide.

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Looking at what we can see, the Mate X still features an eagle-wing folding design with a four-layer structure: the top layer is a polymer screen protector, the second layer is a flexible flexible screen, and the third layer is a soft support sheet. The bottom layer is the shaft, which serves as the core of Mate X keeping it functional and solid.

The official render emphasizes that Mate X maintains a fully symmetrical, full-screen shape, whether in a folded or unfolded state, thanks to the cover design of the hinge part.
In addition, Mate X supports split-screen browsing and multi-tasking, allowing users to open different applications on the left and right sides of the screen and operate simultaneously.

It has been more than 6 months since Huawei showed us the Mate X foldable phone but the device is yet to be available for purchase. It was first expected to launch in June but didn’t. Then there were reports it will be launched in September but that didn’t happen. Now, new info says the phone will launch on October 23.

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The Huawei Mate X foldable phone has been rumored to get a launch in China on Wednesday, October 23. The official Huawei Weibo account is still yet to confirm that info, and seeing that the day is almost here with no official confirmation, the possibility of the device launching on Wednesday is getting slimmer. Nevertheless, the alleged prices of the Mate X have leaked today.

The info comes from Huawei Central, one of the sources that reported it will launch on Wednesday. The Mate X will have two versions – a base model with a Kirin 980 model + Balong 5000 5G modem and a high-end model with a Kirin 990 5G chipset.

The Kirin 980 model will have a price tag of ¥9999 (~$1414) while the Kirin 990 5G version will sell for ¥13,999 (~$1979). The price of both models is significantly cheaper when compared to the launch price of €2299 (~$2563) announced in Europe back in February, which of course is for the Kirin 980 version.

The Mate X has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. We don’t know if the Kirin 990 5G version will have the same configuration or differ in other ways but ¥4000 (~$565) is a lot if the difference is limited to only the chipset.

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The year of 2019 was pretty exciting during the initial months given that the much-anticipated foldable smartphones from Samsung and Huawei were unveiled — Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X.

However, both the smartphones had to undergo a lot of changes in terms of design to increase the durability and thus, the launch of both the smartphones were delayed a couple of times. While Galaxy Fold went on sale earlier this month, now it’s the turn for Mate X.

Huawei had confirmed last month that the Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone will go on sale from October and now a new report claims that the smartphone will go on sale in its home country China by the end of this month.

The Huawei Mate X that comes with a flexible display was first showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech event in February. At that time, the device was powered by Kirin 980 chipset. The sales of the foldable phone were expected to begin in August but it was was delayed by the company without revealing the reasons behind it.

It is speculated that the company may release two versions of the Mate X. One may feature the Kirin 980 and the other one could be coming with the latest Kirin 990 chipset that supports 5G connectivity natively. It is speculated that the Kirin 990 SoC edition of the Mate X will be featuring the same triple cameras that are available on the Huawei P30 Pro.

The smartphone comes with what the company calls is “Falcon Wing Design”. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold, it folds completely flat with no visible gap. The company says that the hinge system used in the phone is patented and has over 100 components.

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The Huawei Mate X features a large 8-inch screen with a 2480 x 2200 pixels screen resolution and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with pretty thin bezels. When folded, it transforms into a dual-display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch (2480 x 1148 pixels) 19.5:9 display while the other is a 6.38-inch (2480 x 892 pixels) 25:9 display.

It comes with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has dual SIM support (nano only) but only SIM 1 supports 5G. You can also swap out the second SIM card for Huawei’s NM card up to 256GB. The device also comes with the 7nm Balong 5000 modem which brings 5G support to the device.

The phone runs the EMUI 9.1.1 custom interface, which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. As for the connectivity options, the device supports NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and USB Type-C port.

The device has two built-in batteries, which offers a total capacity of 4,500mAh. Huawei has also debuted its new SupercCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W. The company claims that the new SuperCharge allows users to charge the device from empty to 85 percent in just 30 minutes.

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At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019, Huawei had showcased the Huawei Mate X foldable phone. It is expected to hit the market in the coming month. A new patent that was filed by Huawei with United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in February was been granted approval on Sept. 26. The same patent was also included in the database of World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). The new patent showcases a design for a foldable phone like Mate X along with a dedicated slot for a stylus.

In the renders created from the patent images of the new foldable phone design by Lets Go Digital, the compartment for the stylus can be seen in the side bar where the camera system is present. Somehow the company could be making a space to insert the stylus in the sidebar. The Mate X has a USB-C port in the same location. Probably, this could be the design of the rumored Mate X 2.

The visualizations of the alleged Mate X 2 suggest that the addition of a stylus compartment could result in reduction of battery size. At present, there is no information available on the specifications of the successor of the Mate X.

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It is not the first time that the Huawei phone has been seen with a stylus. The Mate 20 X phablet from last year that featured a massive 7.2-inch display supported the company’s M Pen stylus. Since a foldable phone offers user with a larger experience, the inclusion of a stylus will offer better productivity experience. The Mate X has a price tag of 2,300 euros. Hence, it remains to be seen whether the purported successor model with stylus support commands a costlier price tag.

Huawei is expected to announce its new P-series of flagship phones in the first quarter of 2020. Probably, the company may also unleash the purported Mate X 2 with stylus support alongside the next P-series phones.

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At the IFA 2019 tech exhibition, Huawei had announced the Kirin 990 5G chipset. At that time, the Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO, Richard Yu had also confirmed that the company will be releasing the Huawei Mate X foldable phone in October. Huawei terminal customer service officer Guan Wei claimed that the Mate X is expected to release in China in October.

Wei has suggested users to pay attention to Huawei’s official website, forum site and official Weibo account to know the exact release date of the Mate X.  Now that there is official news on the arrival of the Mate X, it appears that the company is ready for its mass production and sales. After October release in China, the Mate X may come to global markets in November.

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The Huawei Mate X that comes with a flexible display was first showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech event in February. At that time, the device was powered by Kirin 980 chipset. The sales of the foldable phone were expected to begin in August. However, its arrival was delayed by the company without revealing the reasons behind it.

It is speculated that the company may release two versions of the Mate X. One may feature the Kirin 980 and the other one could be coming with the latest Kirin 990 chipset that supports 5G connectivity natively. It is speculated that the Kirin 990 SoC edition of the Mate X will be featuring the same triple cameras that are available on the Huawei P30 Pro.

The Mate X had appeared on TENAA’s database in the previous month. It revealed that the device measures 161.3 x 146.2 x 11mm. It has an 8-inch display that supports 2480 x 2200 pixels and 8:7.1 aspect ratio. When folded, it transforms into a dual display phone with one side featuring a 6.6-inch display with 2480 x 1148 pixels resolution and the other side with 6.38-inch display with 2480 x 892 pixels and 25:9 aspect ratio.

The Mate X has 4,500mAh battery with 55W fast charging support. Its has up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. The device features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Huawei announced its first foldable smartphone named Huawei Mate X at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Spain earlier this year. However, the phone’s launch has been delayed for a couple of times and is yet to go on sale.

The phone’s launch was delayed from May to June and then again from June to September. Recently, it was reported that the launch of Mate X has been delayed again and will now be available for purchase from November.

Now, new reports claim that the final version of the Huawei Mate X that will launch by the end of this year will come with a different set of specifications. The phone is now claimed to be powered by the upcoming Kirin 990 flagship chipset.

Further, the smartphone will come with triple rear cameras, having the same setup that we saw on the Huawei P30-series smartphones. This is an upgrade over the sensors similar to the Mate 20-series. The new sensor uses RYYB instead of RGB, which should be offering incredible low-light performance.

The Huawei Mate X has also visited TENAA again, which shows that the smartphone now weighs 300 grams compared to 287 grams in the previous listing. However, the phone’s dimensions of 161.3 x 146.2 x 11mm have remained unchanged.

The smartphone comes with what the company calls is “Falcon Wing Design”. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold, it folds completely flat with no visible gap. The company says that the hinge system used in the phone is patented and has over 100 components.

The Huawei Mate X features a large 8-inch screen with a 2480 x 2200 pixels screen resolution and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with pretty thin bezels. When folded, it transforms into a dual-display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch (2480 x 1148 pixels) 19.5:9 display while the other is a 6.38-inch (2480 x 892 pixels) 25:9 display.

It comes with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has dual SIM support (nano only) but only SIM 1 supports 5G. You can also swap out the second SIM card for Huawei’s NM card up to 256GB. The device also comes with the 7nm Balong 5000 modem which brings 5G support to the device.

The phone runs the EMUI 9.1.1 custom interface, which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. As for the connectivity options, the device supports NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and USB Type-C port.

The device has two built-in batteries, which offers a total capacity of 4,500mAh. Huawei has also debuted its new SupercCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W. The company claims that the new SuperCharge allows users to charge the device from empty to 85 percent in just 30 minutes.

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The Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone was first expected to release in China on June. Its market release was then pushed to September. A Huawei spokesperson has recently told Tech Radar that the company has delayed the market release of Huawei Mate X foldable phone in China. He has claimed that the company’s first foldable phone will be releasing between September and November in China. The TENAA listing of the Mate X had appeared in the previous month. The listing of the phone was updated with appearance and component changes earlier this month.

The previous listing had stated the phone had stated that it weighed 287 grams. The updated listing shows that the smartphone now weighs 300 grams. Its dimensions of 161.3 x 146.2 x 11mm has remain unchanged. The TENAA listing of Huawei Mate X that had appeared last month lacked its images. The updated listing also features its photos. The images reveal that the power button is appears flat and wide along with an indication mark. While it cannot be seen in the images, Huawei has reportedly improved the hinge of the device. Also, there seems to be no change in its specifications.

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Huawei Mate X Specifications

The inner OLED display of the Huawei Mate X measures 8-inch and it supports 2480 x 2200 pixels resolution. The smartphone houses a 4,500mAh battery. The 3C listing of the phone has already revealed that it could be shipped with a 55W fast charger.

The Kirin 980 chipset along with Balong 5000 5G modem will be powering the Mate X. Its RAM variants are 6 GB, 8 GB and 12 GB and its storage options are 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. For additional storage, it supports 256 GB of nanoSD card on its external storage slot. The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. The Lecia engineered quad camera setup of the Mate X includes a 40-megapixel lens, a 16-megapixel lens, an 8-megapixel lens and a ToF sensor. It is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The updated TENAA listing suggests that the Huawei Mate X will debut in China soon. Probably, it may hit the Chinese markets in the coming month. Eventually, the foldable phone may arrive in the global markets by November.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold’s recall is a very good example of why making foldables is not an easy task. Huawei was expected to beat Samsung to become the first top-tier company to release a commercial foldable smartphone in the market. However, according to a new report, that likely won’t happen as the Huawei Mate X foldable launch is said to be delayed till November 2019.

Huawei Mate X has been one of the favorite foldables in the market especially because of its out-fold design. However, TechRadar learned at a Huawei press event in Shenzhen today that the company won’t be able to honor the earlier mentioned September release date. In fact, it is very unlikely that we would see the phone launch before November this year. The exact reason for the delay is not mentioned but it could be anything from production complications, additional testing, or even supplier issues due to the ongoing trade war.

However, the report states that the company is confident that the Mate X will be announced before the end of 2019. This time frame could be to ensure that the phone is available to purchase for the holiday season before the Chinese New Year, which kicks off early next year.

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The report also adds that the company is planning an even better design for the next generation Mate X model. The new generation Mate X could launch as early as next year and could swap out the rear steel back for a glass-covered touch-enabled display. That would mean that the next generation Mate X could feature an all-display design with only a few bits of non-display elements.

However, it remains to be seen how the company plans to implement a glass design on a foldable smartphone. If you recall, the front display of the existing Mate X still features a plastic covering, mainly because plastic is flexible. So in order for the company to use a glass back with a display, it would have to make the glass foldable and it won’t be easy to make it mass production-friendly.

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Another question is the durability of a glass-covered back instead of the current steel back. Techradar’s report mentioned that the company’s attempt to replace the current generation Mate X’s steel back with a lighter aluminum body failed as it wasn’t strong enough. So, it remains to be seen how Huawei plans to make a glass-covered design possible on the next-generation version.

The final version of the Mate X is said to come with a slimmer power button and an improved ‘Falcon-hinge’. Unfortunately, if you want to be an early adopter you will have to go for the Galaxy Fold because it will be available a couple of months before the Mate X.

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Huawei Mate X, the Chinese giant’s first 5G as well as the first foldable smartphone, is finally all set to go on sale from next month. As per the reports, the smartphone will be launched at the Huawei Developer Conference in the coming days.

The report further adds that while the phone will be launched in a few days, interested buyers will have to wait till September to purchase the device. Also, because of the complex design, the company will be putting a limited quantity on sale because of the production and supply chain concerns.

The Huawei Mate X smartphone was initially set to launch in June this year but the sale was delayed to ensure its durable design after the Samsung Galaxy Fold fiasco. The smartphone has now received all the required certifications to launch, so the phone’s launch in China is not far away.

The smartphone comes with what the company calls is “Falcon Wing Design”. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold, it folds completely flat with no visible gap. The company says that the hinge system used in the phone is patented and has over 100 components.

The Huawei Mate X features a large 8-inch screen with a 2480 x 2200 pixels screen resolution and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with pretty thin bezels. When folded, it transforms into a dual-display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch (2480 x 1148 pixels) 19.5:9 display while the other is a 6.38-inch (2480 x 892 pixels) 25:9 display.

Under the hood, it is powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has dual SIM support (nano only) but only SIM 1 supports 5G. You can also swap out the second SIM card for Huawei’s NM card (256GB max.). It comes with the 7nm Balong 5000 modem which brings 5G support to the device.

It features three cameras on the back, which also double as the selfie cameras. The cameras were co-developed with Leica and are made up of a 40MP wide-angle lens, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens.

The phone runs the EMUI 9.1.1 custom interface, which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. As for the connectivity options, the device supports NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and USB Type-C port.

The device has two built-in batteries, which offers a total capacity of 4,500mAh. Huawei has also debuted its new SupercCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W. The company claims that the new SuperCharge allows users to charge the device from empty to 85 percent in just 30 minutes.

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Of the current crop of upcoming folding phones, the Huawei Mate X is perhaps the most enticing and interesting of the bunch. Unlike the Galaxy Fold, the Huawei Mate X simply looks much sleeker, and it’s also more robust looking than the Royole Flexpai. Thus, it makes sense that Huawei wants to ensure that image remains once the device actually launches. To that end, they’ve delayed the release of the Mate X to optimize it further before launch.

According to the company, the Huawei Mate X still needs some time in the oven. It’s highly likely they want to avoid another Samsung Galaxy Fold situation, which makes sense. The last thing the company wants to do is drag down the concept of foldable phones further, especially considering Huawei’s current situation and reputation. Any poor decisions could lead to some really bad results.

He Gang, head of Huawei’s mobile division, tells us that Huawei have invested heavily when it comes to the Huawei Mate X. They aren’t concerned with pushing the device out quickly, instead adopting a “it’s done when it’s done” approach to the issue. The main focus is to make sure the device meets consumer expectations, though that’s a pretty high hurdle to get over.

As of right now, the Huawei Mate X has already passed all required certifications to launch, so we’re mainly just waiting on Huawei to get it right. It’s good to see that Huawei are really taking their time with this device, don’t want to end up with folding phones as a dead concept just yet. It’d be a huge shame to have such an interesting concept go down the drain due to rushed development.

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Huawei has already announced its first foldable smartphone Huawei Mate X but the smartphone is yet to go on sale. Ahead of the phone is available commercially, Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei’s Consumer Business Division was spotted using the phone at an airport.

As per the reports, the Huawei Mate X smartphone received the network license earlier this month and supports traditional GSM, CDMA, CDMA2000, WCDMA, TD-LTE, LTE-FDD, as well as 5G with NSA and SA networking methods.

The device was recently listed on TENAA, revealing its full specifications. The listing revealed that the foldable smartphone will come with an 8-inch external OLED display with 2480 x 2200 pixels screen resolution.

When folded, it transforms into a dual-display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch with 2480 x 1148 pixels resolution and 19.5:9 ratio while the other is a 6.38-inch display with 2480 x 892 pixels resolution and 25:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 octa-core flagship processor clocked at 2.6GHz and comes in three variants based on the memory configuration — 6/8/12 GB of RAM and 128/256/512 GB of internal storage. It comes with the 7nm Balong 5000 modem which brings 5G support to the device.

The phone also comes with support for NM card allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256 GB. As for the connectivity options, the device supports NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and USB Type-C port.

It features a 40-megapixel main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and a ToF 3D camera. The Mate X is also equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

The TENAA listing also reveals that the device is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box and is likely to have EMUI 9.1 custom interface on top. The phone is fuelled by a 4,400mAh battery and could support SupercCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W.

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A number of Chinese smartphone makers including Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO, and ZTE have at least one 5G smartphone under their belt. Despite releasing these 5G models in Europe a few weeks back, they are not yet available for purchase in China. This is because China’s 5G rollout is still underway (licenses have been issued to carriers) and it doesn’t make sense to release these 5G models way before there’s actually any coverage. That changes next week as ZTE has announced that its Axon 10 Pro 5G model will be up for reservations starting July 23.

Reservations commence from July 23 but there is no word on a shipping date yet. On the other hand, Huawei revealed a few days back that its Mate 20 X 5G will go on sale on July 26. This could mean that customers will probably be able to get hold of the Huawei-made 5G model before ZTE. Huawei Mate 20 X 5G was already certified by TENAA a few days back. Today, its foldable 5G phone, the Mate X was also certified by the agency.

Apart from these two, it is said that there are two more 5G Huawei devices that were certified. It’s possible that one of these two is a Honor phone since the brand’s President, George Zhao had revealed that they had a 5G model incoming later this year.

These models should soon be joined by other 5G phones from brands like OPPO, Vivo, and OnePlus. It is worth noting that Xiaomi, Lenovo, and even Samsung’s 5G models weren’t included in the first batch of 5G certifications in China.

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Earlier this year, China-based Huawei had announced the Mate X smartphone, making it the first foldable as well as a 5G compatible smartphone from the company. However, the phone is yet to go on sale.

Now, the Huawei Mate X has appeared on TENAA, revealing the full specifications of the smartphone. It reveals that the foldable smartphone will come with an 8-inch external OLED display with 2480 x 2200 pixels screen resolution.

When folded, it transforms into a dual-display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch with 2480 x 1148 pixels resolution and 19.5:9 ratio while the other is a 6.38-inch display with 2480 x 892 pixels resolution and 25:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 octa-core flagship processor clocked at 2.6GHz and comes in three variants based on the memory configuration — 6/8/12 GB of RAM and 128/256/512 GB of internal storage. It comes with the 7nm Balong 5000 modem which brings 5G support to the device.

The phone also comes with support for NM card allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256 GB. As for the connectivity options, the device supports NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and USB Type-C port.

It features a 40-megapixel main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and a ToF 3D camera. The Mate X is also equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

The TENAA listing also reveals that the device is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box and is likely to have EMUI 9.1 custom interface on top. The phone is fuelled by a 4,400mAh battery and could support SupercCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W.

While the pricing of the Mate X has not been confirmed but as per the reports, the phone is expected to start at €2,299 (approximately $2,580). In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Fold starts at $1,980, which is also not available for purchase at this point in time.

As per the rumors, the phone could go on sale in China for as high as 14,999 yuan (~$2191). For the global market, the price may even reach 17,000 yuan ($2,483). Since the Huawei Mate X has been certified by TENAA, it’s China launch seems imminent.

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Samsung was already in a good position to be the first OEM to launch a commercially available foldable smartphone. That was not to be due to the issues that cropped up on the review units the company sent out to reviewers. The Korean company is now taken things slowly in order to ensure that the flaws on the Galaxy Fold are all taken care of. That means Huawei may still get the crown as the first OEM to release a foldable phone. If rumours are anything to go by, the Mate X is expected to be launched around September.

Ahead of the official release, the Mate X poster has been spotted in a brick and mortar shop in China. The poster doesn’t list any dates, yet it implies that the launch is close. The leader of Huawei’s Product Division had hinted in a meeting that the Huawei Mate X will be accessible in China in late July or early August.

Note that this poster alludes to the launch in China. For the global launch, last we heard was September, yet the US trade ban on Huawei definitely has an effect on Huawei’s product cycle. So, we can’t say for sure when the device will be launched globally.

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