Launch report · Huawei
Huawei Mate X2: The 2021 inward-fold Huawei foldable with Kirin 9000 and Leica optics.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2021·$2,800·Score 78/100
Mate X2 was Huawei's switch from outward to inward folding — a 4.4 mm-thin open profile, Leica quad cam and 10× SuperZoom. Restrained outside China by the trade ban.
Key specs at launch
Display
8.0" + 6.45" OLED
Chipset
Kirin 9000 5G
Memory
8 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP Leica quad
Battery
4,500 mAh
Weight
295 g
What stands out
- Asymmetric inward-fold with wedge profile.
- Quad Leica camera + 10× SuperZoom.
- Kirin 9000 5G + 55 W charging.
- 4.4 mm thin when open.
What to watch
- China-only.
- No Google services.
- Heavy 295 g.
- No IP rating.
The phone it has to beat
Vivo X Fold
$1500 · score 86/100