Mate 50 Pro
First mainstream phone with variable-aperture main camera.
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Sep 2022, with a launch price of €1,299. It pairs the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4G) with a 6.74" OLED 120 Hz display, a 50 MP · f/1.4–4.0 main camera and a 4,700 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — The phone that brought variable aperture mainstream. Standout strengths: first variable-aperture main camera. and ip68 + kunlun glass. Main trade-off: 4g only outside china.
The phone that brought variable aperture mainstream.
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.
Read the full review- First variable-aperture main camera.
- IP68 + Kunlun glass.
- Top-tier OLED panel.
- 50 W wireless.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Mate 50 Pro compares
| Mate 50 Pro | iPhone 13 mini | P50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4G) | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 888 (4G) |
| Display | 6.74" OLED 120 Hz | 5.4" OLED 60 Hz | 6.6" OLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP · f/1.4–4.0 | 12 MP · f/1.6 | 50 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 2,406 mAh | 4,360 mAh |
| Launch price | €1,299 | $699 | €1,199 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Mate 50 Pro released?
The Mate 50 Pro was released in Sep 2022.
How much does the Mate 50 Pro cost?
The Mate 50 Pro launched at €1,299 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Mate 50 Pro screen size and type?
The Mate 50 Pro has a 6.74" OLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Mate 50 Pro use?
The Mate 50 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4G) chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Mate 50 Pro have?
The Mate 50 Pro ships with 8 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Mate 50 Pro battery capacity?
The Mate 50 Pro has a 4,700 mAh battery.
How fast does the Mate 50 Pro charge?
The Mate 50 Pro supports 66 W wired charging.
Does the Mate 50 Pro have wireless charging?
The Mate 50 Pro supports 50 W wireless charging.
What is the Mate 50 Pro main camera?
The Mate 50 Pro has a 50 MP · f/1.4–4.0 main camera.
Does the Mate 50 Pro have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Mate 50 Pro includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 64 MP, 3.5× / 100×.
Does the Mate 50 Pro have 5G?
The Mate 50 Pro does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Mate 50 Pro waterproof?
The Mate 50 Pro is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
How much does the Mate 50 Pro weigh?
The Mate 50 Pro weighs 209 g.
What colours does the Mate 50 Pro come in?
The Mate 50 Pro is available in 3 colours: Silver, Orange, Black.
Is the Mate 50 Pro worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Mate 50 Pro an editorial score of 78/100.
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