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Huawei Mate Xs 2 phone review — specs and Genze score

Huawei Mate Xs 2 Specifications

Versions: 8GB RAM model with 4600 mAh battery 12GB RAM model with 4880 mAh battery

Huawei

Released 2022, May 7

8 / 12 GB RAM · Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm)

  • 255g / 257g, 5.4mm thickness
  • EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
  • 256GB/512GB storage, Nano Memory

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 9
Display 8.2
Performance 8.8
Camera 8.4
Body 5.2
Gaming 8.5
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 7.7/10

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Quick specifications

7.8"

2200x2480 pixels

50MP

2160p

8/12GB RAM

Snapdragon 888 4G

4880mAh

66W

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7.7 /10
Performance 8.8/10
Battery 9/10
Display 8.2/10
Camera 8.4/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 8.5/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5/10
Sensors 7.2/10
5 nm 2.84 GHz BT 5.2 Wi‑Fi 6.0 2022

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
??? CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
??? CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed HSPA, LTE
Announced 2022, April 28
Status Available. Released 2022, May 07
Dimensions Unfolded: 156.5 x 139.3 x 5.4 mm
Folded: 156.5 x 75.5 x 11.1 mm
Weight 255 g / 257 g (8.99 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Type Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Size 7.8 inches, 195.8 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 2200 x 2480 pixels (~424 ppi density)
??? Folded cover display:

OLED, 6.5 inches, 1176 x 2480 pixels
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services (International); HarmonyOS 2.0 (China)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 660
Card slot Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
??? UFS
Triple 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF

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

13 MP, f/2.2, 120?? (ultrawide)
Features Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/240fps
Single 10.7 MP, f/2.2
Features HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFC Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Type Market-dependent versions:
?? Li-Po 4600 mAh (w/ 8GB RAM)
?? Li-Po 4880 mAh (w/ 12GB RAM)
Charging 66W wired

5W reverse wired
Colors Black, White, Purple
Models PAL-AL00, PAL-LX9
Price About 2000 EUR
Performance AnTuTu: 641608 (v9)

GeekBench: 3131 (v5.1)

GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display 725 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -25.8 LUFS (Very good)
Battery (old) Endurance rating 49h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Huawei Mate Xs 2 worth buying in 2026?

Huawei Mate Xs 2 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 7.7/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Huawei Mate Xs 2 good for gaming?

Huawei Mate Xs 2 scores 85/100 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 2?

Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a 4,600 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Huawei Mate Xs 2 have?

Huawei Mate Xs 2 features a 7.80-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Huawei Mate Xs 2 have?

Huawei Mate Xs 2 is available with 8 / 12 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Huawei Mate Xs 2?

Genze rates Huawei Mate Xs 2 7.7/10 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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