Huawei Mate X2
The 2021 inward-fold Huawei foldable with Kirin 9000 and Leica optics.
The Huawei Mate X2 is a foldable Huawei smartphone released Feb 2021, with a launch price of $2,800. It pairs the Kirin 9000 5G with a 8.0" + 6.45" OLED display, a 50 MP Leica quad main camera and a 4,500 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — The asymmetric Huawei inward-fold. Standout strengths: asymmetric inward-fold with wedge profile. and quad leica camera + 10× superzoom. Main trade-off: china-only.
The asymmetric Huawei inward-fold.
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.
Read the full review- Asymmetric inward-fold with wedge profile.
- Quad Leica camera + 10× SuperZoom.
- Kirin 9000 5G + 55 W charging.
- 4.4 mm thin when open.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Huawei Mate X2 compares
| Huawei Mate X2 | iPhone 13 mini | Mate 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Chipset | Kirin 9000 5G | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4G) |
| Display | 8.0" + 6.45" OLED | 5.4" OLED 60 Hz | 6.74" OLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP Leica quad | 12 MP · f/1.6 | 50 MP · f/1.4–4.0 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 2,406 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Launch price | $2,800 | $699 | €1,299 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Huawei Mate X2 released?
The Huawei Mate X2 was released in Feb 2021.
How much does the Huawei Mate X2 cost?
The Huawei Mate X2 launched at $2,800 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Huawei Mate X2 screen size and type?
The Huawei Mate X2 has a 8.0" + 6.45" OLED display.
What chipset does the Huawei Mate X2 use?
The Huawei Mate X2 is powered by the Kirin 9000 5G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Huawei Mate X2 have?
The Huawei Mate X2 ships with 8 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Huawei Mate X2 battery capacity?
The Huawei Mate X2 has a 4,500 mAh battery.
How fast does the Huawei Mate X2 charge?
The Huawei Mate X2 supports 55 W SuperCharge wired charging.
What is the Huawei Mate X2 main camera?
The Huawei Mate X2 has a 50 MP Leica quad main camera.
Does the Huawei Mate X2 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Huawei Mate X2 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 8 MP (10× SuperZoom).
Does the Huawei Mate X2 have a headphone jack?
The Huawei Mate X2 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Huawei Mate X2 get software updates?
The Huawei Mate X2 update policy: HarmonyOS.
How much does the Huawei Mate X2 weigh?
The Huawei Mate X2 weighs 295 g.
What colours does the Huawei Mate X2 come in?
The Huawei Mate X2 is available in 4 colours: Crystal Blue, Crystal Pink, Glacier Forest, Obsidian Black.
Is the Huawei Mate X2 worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Huawei Mate X2 an editorial score of 78/100.
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