Launch report · Huawei
Huawei Mate 50 Pro: First mainstream phone with variable-aperture main camera.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2022·€1,299·Score 78/100
Mate 50 Pro pioneered variable f/1.4–4.0 in a flagship. The 4G-only modem and no-Google services are the hard caveats.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.74" OLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4G)
Memory
8 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.4–4.0
Battery
4,700 mAh
Weight
209 g
What stands out
- First variable-aperture main camera.
- IP68 + Kunlun glass.
- Top-tier OLED panel.
- 50 W wireless.
What to watch
- 4G only outside China.
- No Google services.
- 8 GB RAM modest.
- Premium pricing.
The phone it has to beat
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649 · score 89/100