Mate 50
Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 4G with Ultra Aperture XMAGE camera.
The Huawei Mate 50 is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Sep 2022, with a launch price of $899. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 4G with a 6.7" FHD+ OLED, 90Hz, 1500 nits display, a 50 MP variable aperture + 13 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 5x periscope main camera and a 4460 mAh, 66W wired + 50W wireless battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — Why the Mate 50 mattered Standout strengths: first phone with variable-aperture main camera and satellite sms via beidou. Main trade-off: no 5g under continued sanctions.
Why the Mate 50 mattered
The Mate 50 introduced two firsts in the smartphone market: a true variable-aperture main camera (f/1.4 to f/4.0) for depth-of-field control, and consumer satellite messaging via China's BeiDou — features that took rivals years to copy.
Read the full review- First phone with variable-aperture main camera
- Satellite SMS via BeiDou
- IP68 sealing
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Mate 50 compares
| Mate 50 | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Mate 60 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 4G | Apple A15 Bionic | Kirin 9000S |
| Display | 6.7" FHD+ OLED, 90Hz, 1500 nits | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.82" LTPO OLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP variable aperture + 13 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 5x periscope | 12 MP · f/1.5 | 50 MP · f/1.4–4.0 |
| Battery | 4460 mAh, 66W wired + 50W wireless | 4,352 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $899 | $1,099 | CNY 6,999 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Mate 50 released?
The Mate 50 was released in Sep 2022.
How much does the Mate 50 cost?
The Mate 50 launched at $899 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Mate 50 screen size and type?
The Mate 50 has a 6.7" FHD+ OLED, 90Hz, 1500 nits display.
What chipset does the Mate 50 use?
The Mate 50 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 4G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Mate 50 have?
The Mate 50 ships with 8 GB LPDDR5 (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Mate 50 battery capacity?
The Mate 50 has a 4460 mAh, 66W wired + 50W wireless battery.
How fast does the Mate 50 charge?
The Mate 50 supports 66W wired charging.
Does the Mate 50 have wireless charging?
The Mate 50 supports 50W wireless charging.
What is the Mate 50 main camera?
The Mate 50 has a 50 MP variable aperture + 13 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 5x periscope main camera.
Does the Mate 50 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Mate 50 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 12 MP, f/3.4, 5x optical.
Is the Mate 50 waterproof?
The Mate 50 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
How much does the Mate 50 weigh?
The Mate 50 weighs 202 g.
What colours does the Mate 50 come in?
The Mate 50 is available in 4 colours: Black, White, Purple, Glaze Orange.
Is the Mate 50 worth buying?
The Mate 50 introduced two firsts in the smartphone market: a true variable-aperture main camera (f/1.4 to f/4.0) for depth-of-field control, and consumer satellite messaging via China's BeiDou — features that took rivals years to copy. SpecEagle gives the Mate 50 an editorial score of 80/100.
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