Launch report · Huawei
Huawei Mate X6: Kirin book fold with a variable-aperture main and periscope.
SpecEagle Editorial·Dec 2024·CNY 12,999·Score 84/100
Huawei Mate X6 pairs a variable-aperture 50 MP main, a 4× periscope and a 40 MP ultrawide in a refined book fold with IPX8. The missing Google services are the only real barrier.
Key specs at launch
Display
7.93" inner + 6.45" cover
Chipset
Kirin 9020
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.4-4.0
Battery
5,110 mAh
Weight
239 g
What stands out
- Variable-aperture 50 MP + 4× periscope.
- 40 MP ultrawide — strong all-round.
- 66 W + 50 W wireless + IPX8.
- Premium build.
What to watch
- No Google services.
- Kirin 9020 trails Snapdragon.
- Heavy 239 g.
- Mostly China-only.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199 · score 93/100