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Huawei Mate Xs phone review — specs and Genze score

Huawei Mate Xs Specifications

Huawei

Released 2020, Feb 24

8 GB RAM · Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+)

  • 300g, 5.4mm thickness
  • Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
  • 512GB storage, Nano Memory

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 8.8
Display 7.5
Performance 5.8
Camera 8
Body 5.6
Gaming 6.6
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.5
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
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Genze total: 6.7/10

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Quick specifications

8.0"

2200x2480 pixels

40MP

2160p

8GB RAM

Kirin 990 5G

4500mAh

55W

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6.7 /10
Performance 5.8/10
Battery 8.8/10
Display 7.5/10
Camera 8/10
Body 5.6/10
Gaming 6.6/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.5/10
Sensors 7.2/10
7 nm 2.86 GHz BT 5.0 2020

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
Announced 2020, February 24. Released 2020, March 05
Status Discontinued
Dimensions Unfolded: 161.3 x 146.2 x 5.4 mm
Folded: 161.3 x 78.5 x 11 mm
Weight 300 g (10.58 oz)
Build Plastic front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Type Foldable OLED
Size 8.0 inches, 205.0 cm2 (~86.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi density)
??? Folded cover display:

AMOLED, 6.6 inches, 1148 x 2480 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
OS Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Chipset Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G76 MP16
Card slot Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 512GB 8GB RAM
??? UFS 2.1
Triple 40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF

8 MP, f/2.4, 81mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF

TOF 3D, (depth)
Features Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
??? No - uses main camera
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.1
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Type Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging 55W wired, 85% in 30 min
Colors Interstellar Blue
Models TAH-N29m
Price About 1950 EUR
Performance AnTuTu: 459274 (v8), 461406 (unfolded)

GeekBench: 12213 (v4.4), 2980 (v5.1)

GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen unfolded)
Display 413 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -27.0 LUFS (Good)
Battery (old) Endurance rating 69h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Huawei Mate Xs worth buying in 2026?

Huawei Mate Xs is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 6.7/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Huawei Mate Xs good for gaming?

Huawei Mate Xs scores 66/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Huawei Mate Xs?

Huawei Mate Xs has a 4,500 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Huawei Mate Xs have?

Huawei Mate Xs features a 8.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Huawei Mate Xs have?

Huawei Mate Xs is available with 8 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Huawei Mate Xs?

Genze rates Huawei Mate Xs 6.7/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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