Huawei Mate-series of smartphones

2024: Announcement of the three-fold Mate XT smartphone

On September 10, 2024, the company Huawei announced smartphone the Mate XT, the world's first flexible display device, which folds three times. The device operates under control operating system HarmonyOS 4.2.

You can use your smartphone in three modes. In a fully folded state, the owner gets access to one of the sections of the screen: in this case, its diagonal is 6.4 inches, the resolution is 2232 × 1008 pixels.

When partially opened, two sections are combined, which gives a 7.9-inch panel with a resolution of 2232 × 2048 pixels. In the third mode, the gadget transforms into a tablet with a 10.2-inch display with a resolution of 2232 × 3184 pixels. The screen is made using OLED LTPO technology, the response frequency of the touch layer reaches 240 Hz. Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) is used.

Huawei introduced a foldable three-fold smartphone for $2,800, development took 5 years

The Mate XT has 16 GB of RAM, a flash drive capacity of 256 or 512 GB, and 1 TB. The main camera combines a 50-megapixel module with optical stabilization (f/1.4-f/4.0), a 12-megapixel unit with ultra-wide-angle optics and a 12-megapixel telephoto module with 5.5-fold zoom. In the display area there is an 8-megapixel camera (f/2.2). A fingerprint scanner is installed in the side of the case.

The equipment of the novelty includes Wi-Fi 802.11ax (2.4 and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.2 LE adapters, GPS receiver (L1 + L5 Dual-Band), NFC chip, USB 3.1 Type-C port. Power is supplied by a 5,600 mA·ch battery pack with support for fast 66-watt charging and 50W wireless charging.

The device weighs about 300 g. As of the date of the announcement, the Mate XT is offered from $2,800 to $3,370, depending on the amount of internal memory. A foldable keyboard with a standard layout is available as an accessory.^[1]

2023

How Huawei learned to create its own electronics over the years of sanctions

On December 11, 2023, it became known that the telecommunications corporation Huawei, in the face of severe sanctions from the United States, learned to successfully replace foreign components in its mobile devices. These are not only central processors, but also other key units, including elements related to work in 5G cellular networks.

TechInsights specialists studied the design of the Mate 60 Pro smartphone and concluded that it demonstrates "significant progress by China in bypassing technological restrictions." The named device is equipped with a proprietary 7nm Kirin 9000S chip, 12 GB of RAM, a flash drive with a capacity of up to 1 TB, a 6.82-inch display with a resolution of 1260 × 2720 pixels, a front 13-megapixel camera and a triple rear camera with sensors for 50, 48 and 12 million pixels.

TechInsights reports that the Huawei Mate 60 Pro smartphone uses radio frequency modules and signal amplifiers manufactured by Chinese companies Maxscend Microelectronics and OnMicro Electronics, respectively. Most often, smartphone developers use elements of the American companies Skyworks Solutions and Qorvo for these purposes. It is noted that the architecture of the components installed in the Mate 60 Pro is "adapted for the Chinese industry": this means that Huawei is working closely with local suppliers to create analogues to American products and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.

China, according to TechInsights, has also made strides in developing advanced SiP (System-in-Package) modules and radio frequency filters. In general, as noted, the country has made significant progress in developing its own microchips and has closed the technological gap with Western competitors, but as of the end of 2023 it has not completely overcome it.^[2]

Huawei's new smartphone can make phone calls on an airplane in the air

On September 11, 2023, information appeared that the Huawei Mate 60 Pro smartphone, the world's first cellular device with full support for satellite calls, is capable of making calls in mid-air aircraft.

Reportedly, some owners of the novelty have tested satellite calls directly in flight. Owners smartphone say that the signal through spacecraft can only be caught near the porthole. However, stable connection with satellites cannot be maintained, which is explained, in particular, by the high speed of the aircraft.

At the same time, Huawei Smart Devices technical director Bruce Lee urged users to refrain from violating aviation rules that prohibit the use of satellite communications in flight. The fact is that mobile signals can interfere with the navigation and autopilot systems of the aircraft. And this can pose a threat to the lives of passengers.

Recently, some users have used Mate 60 Pro satellite communication features to make calls and record video during civilian aircraft flights, which violates relevant safety rules. Please do not forget to turn on the flight mode on your devices during flights and comply with other safety requirements, - said Lee.

The Huawei Mate 60 Pro smartphone uses the Tiantong-1 platform, China's first mobile satellite system. It combines three spacecraft as of September 2023, and its commercial operator is China Telecom. The system provides full Asia-Pacific coverage by providing services such as voice, SMS, data, and video calls.^[3]

Announcement of Huawei Mate 60 Pro - the world's first smartphone with satellite call support

On August 29, 2023, Huawei introduced the flagship smartphone Mate 60 Pro running the HarmonyOS 4.0 operating system. This is the world's first device with the ability to make satellite calls.

It is noted that through satellite communications, calls can be made to any telephone numbers. Competitor devices with satellite connection support as of August 2023 allow either sending messages in SMS format or connecting only with emergency services. In China, Huawei provides service through the operator China Telecom.

Another feature of the Mate 60 Pro is the three holes at the top of the display: one of them is for an ultra-wide-angle 13-megapixel front camera, the other two for a 3D ToF sensor and a Face ID sensor. The FHD + OLED screen has a diagonal of 6.82 inches, has a resolution of 2720 × 1260 pixels, a refresh rate of 1-120 Hz and a touch layer response rate of 300 Hz. 1.07 billion colors are supported. A fingerprint scanner is integrated into the display area. The triple rear camera combines a 50-megapixel main unit with optical stabilization and variable aperture f/1.4-f/4.0, an ultra-wide-angle 12-megapixel module with aperture f/2.2, as well as a 48-megapixel telephoto component with 3.5x optical zoom.

The smartphone has a Kirin 9000s processor with 8 processing cores. The analysis of Huawei chips indicates a breakthrough in the field of chip production, which is a blow to US sanctions.

According to an analysis smartphone by TechInsights for Bloomberg News, the Mate 60 Pro uses a new Kirin 9000s chip manufactured by the China company. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp

According to the research company, this processor is the first to use the most modern 7nm SMIC technology, and suggests that the Chinese government is making some progress in trying to create an internal ecosystem of chips.

The amount of RAM is 12 GB, the capacity of the flash drive is 256/512 GB or 1 TB. Power is supplied by a 5000 mA·ch battery with 88-W SuperCharge fast charging, 50-W wireless charging and 20-W reverse wireless charging. There are Wi-Fi 802.11ax (2.4/5 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.2 LE adapters, GPS L1 + L5 receiver, NFC controller and USB 3.1 Type-C port. Dimensions are 163,65×79×8,1 mm, weight - 225 g. The price starts at about $900.^[4]

2022

Announcement of the Mate 50 smartphone with support for the Chinese analogue of GPS

On September 6, 2022, Huawei unveiled the Mate 50 line of flagship smartphones. They send text messages thanks to the Chinese satellite network BeiDou. The function will allow you to communicate in areas where there is no cellular connection.

The Mate 50 series is based on the Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 processor. Huawei Mate 50 Pro is equipped with a 6.74 ″ OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, the Mate 50 is equipped with a 6.7 ″ OLED panel with a frequency of 90Hz. The smartphone has eight cores with a frequency of up to 3.2 GHz, but this version has a 5G modem disabled, so the new product is able to connect only to 4G LTE networks, due to US sanctions against Huawei. The amount of RAM is 8 GB. The capacity of the built-in flash drive can be 256 and 512 GB.

Both devices have a 50 megapixel main camera with a variable aperture and an aperture from f/1.4 to f/4. The Pro model received a 64 megapixel television with 200 times digital zoom. The regular Mate 50 offers 100x digital zoom with a 12MP sensor. On the back of smartphones there is a 13 megapixel ultra-wide angle with an f/2.2 aperture.

4.7 thousand mA·ch battery with support for 66-W wired, 50-W wireless and 7-W reverse charging. There is support for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC. There is also protection against dust and moisture according to the IP68 standard. According to the developers, the smartphone is safe to dive to a depth of even 6 m, while the aforementioned IP68 standard provides for immersions of 1.5 m.

According to Huawei, the Mate 50 allows you to stay connected even where there is no cellular network coverage due to the ability to organize communication through Beidou satellites. The Mate 50 and Mate 50 Pro smartphones are the world's first satellite-enabled consumer smartphone. The application on the smartphone allows, in the absence of a cellular network signal, to use satellite communications, as well as send text messages and share geometry.^[5]

Huawei Mate Xs 2 announcement

On May 18, 2022, Huawei unveiled the new Mate Xs 2 foldable smartphone. At its hardware base is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G processor, which was announced at the end of 2020. Due to US sanctions, the Chinese company is prohibited from purchasing more modern chips with 5G modems from Qualcomm.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 is made in a fiberglass case. The device weighs 255 grams with a thickness of 5.4 mm. According to the developers, the hinge design made it possible to achieve an ultra-flat surface in an expanded state. Thanks to Huawei's proprietary composite development screen, the smartphone carries almost any load and shock without damage, which significantly increases the reliability and durability of the device, the manufacturer said in a statement.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 received a foldable True-Chroma screen with a diagonal of 7.8 inches, a resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz and anti-reflective nano-coating, a 4600 mAh battery with a silicon-based anode and Huawei SuperCharge fast charging technology with a power of 66 W, which allows you to charge your smartphone on 90% in 30 minutes (using a special charger and cable).

Huawei also points to support for multitasking features, including the ability to control floating windows using gestures. The camera system is the main module with a resolution of 50 megapixels, a wide-angle module of 13 megapixels, an 8 megapixel telephoto lens with three times optical approximation and a 10.7 megapixel front camera.

In the European market, the Mate Xs 2 will be sold only in a version with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of permanent memory. The smartphone will appear in stores in June 2022 at a price of 2 thousand euros. Consumers will be offered three color options to choose from: white, black and purple.^[6]

2021: Announcement of the folding smartphone Mate X2

On February 22, 2021, Huawei introduced the Mate X2 smartphone, equipped with a foldable display. From a constructive point of view, the new product is not similar to the first generation Mate X (its screen folds outward), but to the Samsung Galaxy Fold (the display folds inward).

Huawei Mate X2 is equipped with a Kirin 9000 5G processor with a clock speed of up to 3.13 GHz, an ARM Mali-G78 graphics accelerator and a Dual Big Core + Tiny Core NPU neural unit.

The amount of RAM is 8 GB, the capacity of the built-in flash drive is 256 or 512 GB, depending on the version. It is possible to connect memory cards up to 256 GB.

The flexible internal OLED screen is 8 inches diagonally, has a resolution of 2480 × 2200 pixels, a refresh rate of 90 Hz and a touch rate of 180 Hz. Outside is a 6.45-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2700 × 1160 pixels, a refresh rate of 90 Hz and a response rate of 240 Hz.

The camera system, created by Huawei in conjunction with Leica, consists of four modules:

• 50-megapixel based on RYYB sensor;
• 8-megapixel with RYYB sensor and periscope lens for 10x optical zoom;
• 16-megapixel "wide" (it can also be used for macro photography);
• 12-megapixel for 3x optical zoom.

Optical stabilization is provided in all cameras, with the exception of wide-angle. The smartphone is powered by two 2250mAh batteries each with support for fast charging. The software is based on Android 10 OS with the proprietary EMUI 11 shell.

	Huawei Mate X2	Huawei Mate X	Samsung Galaxy Fold	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
Screen	OLED: 6.45 inches, 2700x1160 and 8 inches, 2480x2200	OLED: 8 inches, 2480x2200 and 6.6 inches, 2480x1148	OLED: 7.3 inches, 2152x1536 and 4.6 inches "	AMOLED: 7.6 inches, 2208x1768 and 6.2 inches, 2260x816
Processor	"'Kirin 9000 5G, 8 cores, 3.13 GHz'"	Kirin 980, 8 cores, 2.6 GHz	8 cores, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 +, 8 cores, 2.4 GHz
Cameras	50 + 16 + 12 + 8 MP and front 16 MP	40 + 16 + 8 + ToF sensor	12 + 16 + 12 MP and front 10 + 8 MP	12 + 12 + 12 MP and front 10 MP
RAM	8 GB	8 GB	12 GB	12 GB
Flash memory	256 and 512 GB	512 GB	128 GB	256 GB
Memory Card Support	Is	Is	No	No

Comparison of Huawei Mate X2 with competitors

Sales of Huawei Mate X2 in the Chinese market will begin on February 25, 2021. The cost of the device will be 18 thousand yuan (about $2873) for the version with 256 GB of memory and 19 thousand yuan ($2938) for the 512-GB version.^[7]

2020

Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro + announcement

On October 22, 2020, Huawei introduced a new line of flagship smartphones, which included the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro + models.

The new items are built on the basis of high-performance Kirin 9000 processors with full support for 5G communication. The chip has more than 15.3 billion transistors and is built on a heterogeneous three-level architecture with cores clocked at up to 3.13 GHz. The processor integrates a 24-core GPU Mali-G78 GPU, as well as a neural computing module NPU with two large cores and one small core, which, according to the developers, allow efficient processing of intelligent algorithms.

The screens of Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Huawei Mate 40 Pro + have a reduced cutout, in which, in addition to the wide-angle front camera, there is a gesture sensor and a sensor for unlocking a smartphone with 3D Face Unlock function.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Huawei Mate 40 Pro + have received an intelligent gesture control function that allows you to perform some actions without touching the screen. For example, to bring the device out of sleep mode, you just need to move your hand over the screen, and you can control the interface using hand movements left, right, up or down. You can also use the gesture to answer an incoming call.

A 4400 mAh battery is responsible for the autonomy of the Mate 40 Pro. It supports 66W fast wired charging and 50-watt wireless charging. In addition, it is possible to recharge other devices from a smartphone: just bring them to the back cover.

The Mate 40 Pro is equipped with a 1/1.28-inch main 50-megapixel sensor with an f/1.9 aperture (its predecessor has 50 megapixels), a 20-megapixel wide-angle "movie lens" (f/1.8) and a 12-megapixel "TV" periscope design with 5x zoom.

The 40 Pro + received the same but improved camera system. Its webcam camera offers 10x optical zoom, and a digital zoom of 17x. In addition, the main sensor can record video in 8K resolution.

	Huawei Mate 40	iPhone 11	Huawei P40	Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Screen	OLED, 6.5 inches, 2376x1080	LCD, 6.1, "" 1792x828	OLED, 6.1, "" 2640x1200	Super AMOLED Plus Infinity, 6,7, 2400×1080
Processor	Kirin 9000E 5G, 8 cores, up to 3.13 GHz	A13 Bionic, 6 cores	8 cores, Huawei Kirin 990, 2.86 GHz	'Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 +, 8 cores and Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 990, 8 cores
Cameras	50 + 16 + 8 and 13 MP	12 + 12 and front TrueDepth	50 + 16 + 8 Mp and 32 Mp	12 + 64 + 12 Mp and 10 Mp
RAM	8 GB	Not known	8 GB	8 GB
Flash memory	128 GB	64/128/256GB	128 GB	128 GB and 256 GB
microSD	No	No	Is	Is

Comparison of Huawei Mate 40 with competitors

Huawei Mate 40 series smartphones will be sold in Europe at the following prices:

• Huawei Mate 4 8 GB + 128 GB - 899 euros;
• Huawei Mate 40 Pro 8GB + 256GB - 1,199 euros;
• Huawei Mate 40 Pro + 12GB + 256GB - €1,399^[8]

Huawei Mate Xs

On February 24, 2020, the company HUAWEI introduced the foldable smartphone HUAWEI Mate Xs. Having received a full set of technologies, including a processor Kirin 990 5G communications thin body with a Falcon Wing mechanical hinge, the model offers users not only high performance and wide functionality, but also the ability to switch between modes and. smartphone tablet

According to the company, HUAWEI Mate Xs offers visual comfort thanks to an 8-inch screen with thin bezels, which folds due to a flexible structure and a mechanical hinge. First used on the HUAWEI Mate X, the Falcon Wing hinge consists of more than 100 interconnected elements that fit well together and provide high reliability and strength when folding and unfolding the display. The Mate Xs hinge also uses a liquid zirconium-based alloy, which increases strength and provides a 180 ° opening of the structure.

HUAWEI Mate Xs has a flexible display with a two-layer polymer structure, which is made using HUAWEI's technology for gluing two layers of polyamide with an optically transparent adhesive. Used in aerospace, this material delivers high image quality, rich colors and brightness while guaranteeing the smartphone screen durability, flexibility and durability.

When folded, HUAWEI Mate Xs is a smartphone with two screens with diagonals of 6.6 and 6.38 inches. When deployed, the smartphone turns into an 8-inch tablet suitable for a wide range of use cases.

HUAWEI Mate Xs is equipped with a cooling system with flying fish fin blades specially designed for the foldable smartphone form factor. This design includes flexible graphene plates with microscopic slits that fit snugly with the components of the device, providing efficient heat removal while allowing the device to bend freely.

A result of long-term research and development, the design of the antenna provides high speed and stable connection in 5G networks.

Built on the Kirin 990 processor, at the hardware level of a 5G-capable network, the HUAWEI Mate Xs takes full advantage of the capabilities of this flagship chip. The Kirin 990, operating at a base frequency of 2.86 GHz, includes two ultra-large Cortex-A76 cores, two large Cortex-A76 cores and four small Cortex-A55 cores.

The 16-core graphics module Mali-G76 is responsible for video processing - one of the most powerful used on HUAWEI mobile devices, and the neural module, built on the proprietary Da Vinci architecture, processes algorithmic intelligence.

The Kirin 990 5G processor also has a built-in 5G modem that allows it to simultaneously perform resource-intensive tasks and transmit data in 5G networks with high energy efficiency and low heat dissipation. The processor supports connection to 2G, 3G, 4G, as well as autonomous and autonomous 5G networks. It supports a full range of 5G frequencies and two SIM cards that can work simultaneously in Dual SIM Dual Standby 5G + 4G mode, which gives users the ability to use additional tariff plans while traveling.

HUAWEI Mate Xs received an ultra-sensitive Leica camera, consisting of four vertically located modules. The camera includes a main 40 MP module with a wide-angle lens and an f/1.8 aperture, a 16 MP module with an ultra-wide-angle lens and an f/2.2 aperture, an 8 MP module with a telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture, equipped with an optical image stabilizer, and a 3D module responsible for measuring stage depth. The camera supports the joint operation of an optical stabilizer and a software stabilization algorithm based on artificial intelligence, which allows you to take clear pictures with 30x hybrid approximation. Thanks to sensor sensitivity up to ISO 204800, the camera is able to create bright and detailed photos even in the most difficult lighting conditions.

Due to its foldable design, the role of the front camera in HUAWEI Mate Xs is performed by the main camera, which allows you to use all its capabilities, previously available only for scenes located on the other side of the screen. To take a selfie, the user just needs to fold the smartphone and use one of the screens to adjust the frame. The same feature can be used when taking portraits - the model can look at its image simultaneously with the photographer and take part in taking pictures.

When folded, the folding position of the screen is protected by a physical clip, which can be easily unfastened by pressing a button on the side panel. The disclosed smartphone offers the user a spacious, one-piece screen suitable for solving various problems.

HUAWEI Mate Xs by default supports Multi-Window mode, which allows you to display two applications on the screen at once that can interact with each other. Text fragments, images and documents can simply be dragged from window to window.

At the bottom of the screen is a dock in which the user can host applications for quick launch. When two applications are deployed on the screen at the same time, the user can launch the third using the floating window function, which serves to perform small tasks, such as answering a text message, without having to close current applications.

HUAWEI Mate Xs runs EMUI10, an open design operating system based on Android (Android Open Source Project-based OS), which not only combines improved performance and enhanced data protection, but also supports Multiscreen, multi-screen operation based on HUAWEI distributed technology. This feature eliminates barriers to data exchange between devices on Windows and Android platforms. It allows you to easily move files between the HUAWEI Mate Xs smartphone and HUAWEI MateBook laptops, as well as control both systems from a single screen.

HUAWEI Mate Xs will be one of the first HUAWEI mobile devices to go on sale with the updated HUAWEI AppGallery app store.

The HUAWEI AppGallery platform provides access to applications that fully use all the software and hardware capabilities of HUAWEI mobile devices: from HiAI technologies to communication, system and security functions.

For February 2020, the recommended retail price of HUAWEI Mate Xs is 2,499 euros.

2019

Lack of American components in the smartphone

In early December 2019, it became known that the flagship smartphone Huawei Mate 30 lacks components manufactured by American companies. Thus, the Chinese tech giant pointed to its ability not to depend on developments from the United States under sanctions.

The fact that the Huawei Mate 30 model does not have American-made components was reported by analysts from the investment bank UBS and experts from the Fomalhaut Techno Solutions technology laboratory, who disassembled and studied the insides of the device.

Although Huawei cannot completely abandon American technology by early December 2019, some of the company's smartphones, including the Y9 Prime, do not contain chips created by American manufacturers. Researchers from Fomalhaut, iFixit and Tech Insights are talking about this.

Huawei's independence from American supplies means that the US strategy and attempts to isolate the company are ineffective, Handel Jones, CEO of International Business Strategies, told the Wall Street Journal.

At the same time, Huawei is moving away from American partners not only in the field of smartphones, but also telecommunications equipment. Thus, information security director John Suffolk said that all types of 5G products of the company by the beginning of December 2019 are independent of America. Nevertheless, he spoke in favor of maintaining partnerships.

We would like to continue to use American components. This is good for both American industry and Huawei, "he said.

According to Huawei's own data, base stations for 5G networks, which the company began to produce without using components from the United States, perform 30% better than equipment with American components.^[9]

Start of sales of Huawei Mate 30 Pro in Russia

On November 25, 2019 Russia , sales of the first smartphone Huawei without services Google began - Mate 30 Pro. Devices in limited quantities will be sold at a price no more than 50 thousand. rubles

As one of the knowledgeable sources told Kommersant, the Mate 30 Pro will be sold on the Russian market only by prior order in the official Huawei online store.

The manufacturer decided to sell phones in limited batches to help consumers get used to the new operating system: the Mate 30 Pro, although operated by Android 10, does not have support for Google's services and app store in the platform.

Instead of Google Play, the Huawei AppGallery catalog is used, which has 390 million active users per month (60 million are in Europe, including Russia) and more than 50 thousand programs and games.

Tony Ran, director of Huawei Consumer Business Group in Russia, told the publication that 100 million people in Europe and Russia will use AppGallery by the end of 2019.

There will be only a few hundred Mate 30 Pro smartphones in Russia, Mobile Research Group analyst Eldar Murtazin told Kommersant. Huawei itself primarily emphasizes the quality of the smartphone's camera and its photo capabilities, so it can be sold as an additional device for taking photos and videos, believes Anton Fomin, a business analyst at the Marvel Distribution Strategic Development Directorate.

According to Eldar Murtazin, Huawei is unlikely to be able to recruit 100 million users in AppGallery by the end of the year, since the owners of previously purchased devices with working Google Play will continue to use it. At the same time, the expert admits that Huawei will gradually replace Google services and will take a significant share in the app store market.^[10]

Huawei Mate X launch

On October 23, 2019, Huawei Technologies announced sales of its first foldable smartphone, the Mate X. It will initially only be available in the Chinese market, priced from 16,999 yuan (about $2,403).

According to Reuters, the device's entry into the market was postponed twice in 2019 due to interruptions in the supply of technology faced by Huawei after being blacklisted by the US Department of Commerce.

Due to the sanctions, the company lost the ability to pre-install Google applications on its devices. Because of this, Huawei Mate X runs an open version of Android -  AndroidOpen Source Project (AOSP). It does not use Chrome,  YouTube , Google Play and other Google services from the factory, but users can install them after buying a phone.

Initially, the release of Huawei Mate X was scheduled for June 2019, but the Chinese manufacturer postponed it, explaining its decision by the need to conduct certification tests together with various telecommunications operators.

As for the start of sales outside China, including in Russia, Huawei said that "a plan for a global launch is under consideration."

In 2020, a version of Huawei Mate Xs is expected to be released, equipped with more advanced specifications, including the Kirin 990 processor.

Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold, which unfolds like a book, the Mate X screen wraps around the outside. This should make it more convenient to use as a regular phone than the Galaxy Fold, but the plastic-coated display may not be as durable as it doesn't have additional protection. Users will have to buy a case, which largely spoils aesthetics and harms usability.^[11]

Launch of Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design

On September 20, 2019, HUAWEI, together with Porsche Design, launched the HUAWEI Mate 30 RS PORSCHE DESIGN smartphone on the market.

According to the company, HUAWEI Mate 30 RS PORSCHE DESIGN - the fifth smartphone created in the collaboration of brands, combines high performance, advanced technologies and stylish design.

Equipped with the world's first single-chip processor HUAWEI Kirin 990 5G, the HUAWEI Mate 30 RS PORSCHE DESIGN smartphone supports autonomous (SA) and non-autonomous (NSA) 5G network modes. The smartphone is equipped with a HUAWEI SuperCharge wireless charging system and comes in two colors - black and red.

HUAWEI Mate 30 RS PORSCHE DESIGN is the first device to receive an operating system upgrade to EMUI10. Designed with human perception in mind, EMUI10 provides a more comfortable user experience.

The combination of black and red is typical for many, and in sports cars Porsche the HUAWEI Mate 30 RS PORSCHE DESIGN smartphone, these colors are designed to emphasize two key characteristics - power and speed.

Handmade leather frames a vertical strip of glass on the back of the device and, together with a streamlined body shape, provides high ergonomics.

The handmade leather finish - soft but also wear-resistant - can withstand the intensity of daily use. Each phone is fully tested for durability and long-term use, which guarantees a long-term user experience.

The HUAWEI Mate 30 RS PORSCHE DESIGN smartphone delivers a better user experience with the HUAWEI Kirin 990 5G processor and updated video shooting capabilities. The SuperSensing Cine Camera system includes a 40 MP movie camera, a 40 MP sensitive camera, an 8 MP telephoto lens and a 3D camera.

The HUAWEI Mate 30 RS PORSCHE DESIGN model has a 4,500 mAh battery for high performance. The device has a wired and wireless charging system HUAWEI SuperCharge, which supports TÜV (German TÜV Safe Fast-Charge System Certified) fast charging. HUAWEI's 27W SuperCharge wireless charging system as well as the 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge give users the ability to charge the device safely and quickly in any situation.

Announcement of Huawei Mate 30 - Huawei's first flagship smartphone without Google services

On September 19, 2019, Huawei unveiled its first flagship smartphone without Google services - instead, the company offers users its own app store. Due to the sanctions that the US authorities imposed on the Chinese company, it faced restrictions on the use of American technology.

Although the new line, called the Mate 30, runs Android, we are talking about an open version of the operating system - Android Open Source Project (AOSP), which does not use Google applications (Chrome, YouTube, Google Play, etc.) and which is available for free to everyone.

The Huawei Mate 30 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro models are equipped with a Kirin 990 processor with a 5G modem (not all versions), a subscreen fingerprint scanner, facial recognition technology and support fast and wireless charging systems.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a 6.54-inch OLED display curved at the edges, and the "regular" Mate 30 has a 6.62-inch screen. The battery capacity of the Pro version is higher - 4500 versus 4200 mAh.

The phone does not have the usual power and volume buttons on the sides: instead, virtual buttons on both sides are used, which appear when you double-press. In the upper part of the screen there is a cutout in which there is a front camera, two sensors forming a depth camera, a camera for recognizing gestures, as well as a light and proximity sensor.

For the Mate 30, there is an ultra-wide 16 megapixel sensor , a 40 megapixel sensor (ISO up to 204800), a three-fold magnification television and a laser focusing sensor.

 The Mate 30 Pro has an ultra-wide 40 megapixel sensor , 40 megapixel wide (ISO up to 409600, optical stabilization) , as well as a telephoto lens with threefold magnification, a 3D depth sensor and dual optical and software stabilization.

Huawei Mate 30	Huawei Mate 30	Samsung Galaxy Note 8	Apple iPhone 11	Apple iPhone X
Screen	OLED, 6,62, 2340x1080	Super LCD, 6,3’’, 2960х1440	LCD, 6.1, "" 1792x828	OLED, 5.8 "," 2436x1135
Processor	Kirin 990, 8 cores, up to 2.86 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 или Samsung Exynos 9	A13 Bionic, 6 cores	Apple A11, 6 cores
Cameras	40 + 16 + 8 and 24 MP	12 + 12 and 8 MP	12 + 12 and front TrueDepth	12 Mp + additional sensor and 7 Mp
RAM	8 GB	6 GB	Not known	3 GB
Flash memory	256 GB	64/128/256GB	64/128/256GB	64/256GB
microSD	NM slot, up to 256 GB	Is	No	No

Comparison of Huawei Mate 30 with competitors, TAdviser data

The Huawei Mate 30 will cost from 799 euros. The  5G-enabled version of the Mate 30 Pro will cost from €1,199 .^[12]

Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) launch

On August 16, 2019, sales of the first smartphone with support for 5G networks from Huawei began. The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) model can be purchased in China for 6,200 yuan (about $880).

The novelty is based on the Huawei Mate 20X smartphone, so it uses many of its characteristics, but there are also differences (in addition to the presence of a 5G modem). First, the Mate 20X (5G) has a less capacious battery (4200 mAh versus 5000 mAh for the Mate 20X). But the 5G version has faster charging (40 versus 22.5 W).

In addition, the new phone turned out to be 1 gram heavier and 0.2 mm thicker. Its weight was 233 grams, and its dimensions were 174.6 x 85.4 x 8.4 mm. Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is offered only in the top-end memory configuration, which involves 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB storage.

Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) received a 7.2-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2244 x 1080 pixels, an Android 9 Pie operating system with a proprietary EMUI 9.1 user shell and a triple main camera (40 MP + 8 MP + 20 MP). The 8-megapixel telephoto lens has optical stabilization and can provide 3x optical magnification with respect to the main module. The device is capable of recording video at 4K resolution at 30 fps or in Full HD format at a frame rate of 60 fps.

At the presentation, Huawei demonstrated 5G speed and compared it to 4G. Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) in the Speedtest app showed an average download speed of 1735 Mbps, and Huawei Mate 20 X with a 4G modem - 9.4 Mbps. In recoil mode, the novelty also turned out to be almost twenty times faster - 212 Mbps on average against 12 Mbps.

The Chinese company developed the 5G modem independently (Balong 5000), as well as the processor (Kirin 980), which is the hardware basis of the gadget.^[13]

For Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), the Huawei M-Pen stylus has also been created, which has 4096 degrees of pressure.

Facebook bans Huawei from installing its apps in smartphones from the factory

On June 7, 2019, it became known that the applications Facebook would cease to be pre-installed on smartphones Huawei due to the sanctions that the US authorities imposed on the Chinese company. More. here

Huawei Mate X receives 5G CE certificate

On March 18, 2019, Huawei announced that the Huawei Mate X smartphone received a 5G CE certificate issued by TÜV Rheinland. This means that the smartphone is approved by the European Union Notification Body.

"Compared to the previous generation of communications technology and products, 5G technology and devices have become more complex. 5G certification test standards are constantly being improved. In the future, Huawei will continue to cooperate with TÜV Rheinland in the direction of certification of communication equipment and in the promotion of 5G terminals for commercial use. " ' Bruce Lee, vice president of Huawei's Consumer BG mobile unit '

Huawei Mate X is equipped with a Balong 5000 multi-mode modem chipset. This system-on-a-chip (SoC) is made by a 7nm process; supports 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G standards, according to Huawei, provided peak download speeds of up to 4.6 Gbps in the Sub-6 GHz band and support for both autonomous (SA) and non-autonomous (NSA) 5G architecture. The thin foldable case of Huawei Mate X has four 5G antennas built in, which provide smooth data transfer and confident reception of a 5G signal, Huawei claims.

TÜV Rheinland is fully responsible for the CE certification process for Huawei 5G smartphones. This type of quality certification is mandatory in the European Union for imported and sold products. In addition, CE is a mandatory identifier for the product to enter the European market. Such labelling means that the products comply with a number of directives in the areas of wireless communications, safety, electromagnetic compatibility, environmental protection and user health.

As noted in Huawei, in order for the Mate X to pass all CE certification tests at all stages of development, design, design and output control, all the necessary rules and restrictions were observed. As a result, the specifications of the smartphone fully comply with strict CE certification standards - in terms of radio frequency range, electromagnetic compatibility, safety, specific electromagnetic energy absorption coefficient (SAR) and other aspects.

Mate X announcement with bendable display for 2300 euros

On February 24, 2019, Huawei introduced a smartphone with a folding display Mate X. Its cost will be rather big - 2300 euros.

The device is equipped with an 8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels, which can be folded (a mechanical hinge is called Falcon Wing) into a screen of 6.4 or 6.6 inches diagonally with an aspect ratio of 19.5 to 9 or 25 to 9, respectively. In the second mode, the screen becomes more elongated due to the fact that in the side of the device, engineers have provided a protrusion in which there are three cameras (40, 16 and 8 megapixels), control buttons and some other components. The maximum thickness of the device in the folded state is 11 mm, in the expanded state - 5.4 mm. You can install two SIM cards at the same time.

The foldable design allows built-in cameras to play the role of both basic and frontal, creating a "revolutionary user experience in photography," Huawei claims.

Huawei Mate X received an 8-core Kirin 980 processor with a built-in 5G modem, 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of permanent memory. The latter can be expanded by connecting removable drives with a capacity of up to 256 GB. A pair of 4,500 mAh batteries is responsible for the power supply. The manufacturer claims the possibility of fast charging - by 85% in half an hour. This is 600% faster than the battery charges in Apple's most expensive smartphone (as of February 2019) - the iPhone XS Max.

Huawei Mate X runs operating system Android 9.0 Pie, complemented by the proprietary EMUI 9.1.1 user shell. A fingerprint scanner is built into the power button on the side of the device.

The smartphone will go on sale in the summer of 2019 at a price of 2300 euros (more than 170 thousand rubles at the exchange rate as of February 25). The product will have only one body color - blue (Interstellar Blue).^[14]

2018

Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS

On October 17, 2018, Huawei and Porsche Design unveiled the jointly created premium Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS smartphone.

Natural leather frames a glass panel with symmetrical Leica triple camera lenses and LED flash. Rounded edges and a soft body surface provide high ergonomics. The hand-crafted leather used in the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS case finish has high strength and wear resistance when used daily, Huawei emphasized.

Porsche Design designers reduced the lower frame, while increasing the screen size. The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS smartphone will be available in black and red. The model comes with a leather book case.

The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS smartphone is based on the Kirin 980 processor, created using the 7nm process technology. A dual neuromodule balances high performance and energy efficiency even when processing resource-intensive tasks. The Kirin 980 uses high-performance Cortex-A76-based cores. They are complemented by energy-efficient Cortex-A55 cores and a Mali-G76 graphics module that provides high performance and cost-effectiveness in graphics-rich applications, the developers say.

As noted in Huawei, the Leica triple camera consists of a main module with a resolution of 40 MP, a 20 MP module with an ultra-wide-angle Leica lens and an 8 MP module with a telephoto lens. The smartphone also supports macro mode, which allows you to photograph small objects from a distance of 2.5 cm from the lens and receive clear and detailed images.

The dual neural computing module built into the Kirin 980 processor and OCEMUI 9.0 provide advanced support for functions and applications with artificial intelligence elements. HiVision provides users with a smart pocket encyclopedia that can independently recognize historical objects and works of art. By directing the camera to a painting or attraction, the user receives a full help on this object, Huawei explained.

The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS smartphone is equipped with a fingerprint scanner located under the screen glass. The use of dynamic pressure measurement technology has allowed Huawei to increase the success rate and increase the speed of fingerprint recognition by 30%. The smartphone also received a 3D face recognition unlock function, which allows you to recognize the user in just 0.6 seconds under different lighting conditions, including complete darkness, Huawei claims.

The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS smartphone received a 4200 mAh battery that supports Huawei SuperCharge fast charging with up to 40W power. As noted in Huawei, the test results showed that the battery ensures the autonomous operation of the smartphone for a whole day, even with intensive use. Huawei SuperCharge fast charging technology allows you to charge the battery to the 70% in 30 minutes. The smartphone also supports Huawei Wireless Charger technology with 15W power and is capable of charging other devices compatible with Qi wireless charging by acting as an external battery.

The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS smartphone in a configuration with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage will go on sale in Europe from November 16, 2018 at a suggested retail price of 1,695 Euros, and the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS smartphone, configured with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage, will be available for €2,095. The limited edition in red of the case will be sold in China.

Huawei Mate 20 и Mate 20 Pro

On October 16, 2018, the presentation of the flagship smartphones Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro took place. They received triple cameras on the back, a fingerprint scanner under the display, wireless charging and new nanoSD memory cards.

The main cameras of the devices contain three image sensors: wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle and telephoto. In the case of the Huawei Mate 20, the resolution of these sensors is 16, 12 and 8 megapixels, while the Pro version has 40, 20 and 8 megapixels.

Both tubes provide software with artificial intelligence algorithms, which is used to improve the quality of shooting before and after. The system recognizes over 100 shooting scenarios and 5 thousand objects. Moreover, up to 10 different objects in the picture are simultaneously recognized and optimized independently of each other. The front camera is 24-megapixel.

 There is also 5x optical zoom and FusionMind technology, combining four pixels together for better personnel at dusk. True, such a "feature" was first introduced into the P20 Pro.

   Macro mode is available when shooting on a "wide" module. The smartphone can be lifted at a distance of 2.5 cm from the object  and the insects, flowers, etc. can be removed in detail.

The hardware base of smartphones is the 7nm Kirin 980 processor, equipped with an ARM Mali-G76 graphics accelerator and a dual neural computing module.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro received a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels. Another smartphone is slightly larger - with a 6.53-inch Full HD + screen ( 2244 x 1080 pixels). The capacity of the battery is 4200 and 4000 mAh, respectively. The manufacturer claims that you can charge batteries from 0% to 70% in just half an hour.

Wireless charging is also supported, but only in the Mate 20. Moreover, the smartphone can not only charge itself in this way, but also charge other gadgets, for example, smart watches and phones. 

The fingerprint sensor of the Mate 20 Pro is built right into the display, but Huawei is not the first company to implement such a solution. The Mate 20 has such a sensor located on the back. Smartphones have a 3D face scanning system, which is also not unique in its kind. But the high recognition speed is declared - in just 0.5 seconds.

The new Huawei smartphones use a compartment for nanoSD memory cards, which replace traditional microSD. The new type of drives are even more compact in size. The devices are equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC wireless modules and a symmetrical USB Type-C port. Wireless Easy Projection technology has appeared, which allows you to connect your smartphone to a monitor and use it almost like a computer.

Smartphones run operating system Android 9.0 Pie with the proprietary EMUI 9.0 user shell. There are stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos technology. The amount of RAM reaches 6 GB for the Mate 20 and 8 GB for the Mate 20 Pro. Built-in flash drives have the same 128 GB capacity.

	Huawei Mate 20 Pro	Samsung Galaxy Note 8	Huawei P10	Apple iPhone X
Screen	OLED, 6.39, "" 3120x1440	Super LCD, 6,3’’, 2960х1440	LCD, 5.5, "" 2560x1440	OLED, 5.8 "," 2436x1135
Processor	"'Kirin 980, 8 cores" "	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 или Samsung Exynos 9	Huawei Kirin 960, 8 cores	Apple A11, 6 cores
Cameras	40 + 20 + 8 Mp and 24 Mp	12 + 12 and 8 MP	20 + 12 Mp and 8 Mp	12 Mp + additional sensor and 7 Mp
RAM	6 or 8 GB	6 GB	3 GB	3 GB
Flash memory	128 GB	64/128/256GB	64/128 GB	64/256GB
microSD	There is, nanoSD	Is	There is up to 128 GB	No

Comparison of Huawei Mate 20 Pro with competitors, TAdviser data

The Mate 20 Pro is IP67 protected from water and dust, which means that the phone can be dropped into water to a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes without consequences. Huawei Mate 20 is not so heavily protected - according to the IP53 standard.^[15]

Sales of Huawei Mate 20 Pro in the European market will start on November 5, 2018. The cost of the product will be 1000 euros for the version with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of permanent memory. Users will be offered black, blue, green and gradient colors like the P20 Pro.

There is no information on the timing of the start of sales and the cost of new flagship Huawei smartphones at the time of their announcement.

Huawei Mate 20 lite

On September 24, 2018, Huawei introduced the Huawei Mate 20 lite smartphone, a model of the Mate Series line.

Huawei Mate 20 lite features a 6.3-inch FHD + FullView screen with a 19:5:9 aspect ratio. The back panel is made of 2,5D glass and textured film, which creates a 3D effect due to the contrast of light and shadow.

The Huawei Mate 20 lite smartphone is equipped with two front and two main cameras with artificial intelligence support. Dual front camera with 24 MP and 2 MP sensors. The main sensor is used to obtain image data, and the other is used to obtain information about the depth of field. The camera uses an artificial intelligence-powered system that has studied more than 100 million images and is capable of recognizing more than 500 scenarios in 22 categories. The smartphone automatically identifies different scenes and adjusts the images accordingly, providing an effective result. Thus, users can focus on finding objects and choosing the moment to shoot without being distracted by the camera settings, Huawei claims.

According to the manufacturer, the Huawei Mate 20 lite smartphone also uses artificial intelligence technologies in the front camera, which is able to recognize more than 200 scenarios in eight different categories and appropriately optimize the picture through configuration settings. With the help of special decoration algorithms, selfies are clear and detailed, regardless of the degree of illumination. When previewing HDR in real time, the user can see exactly what the photo will look like. The smartphone has a 3D Qmoji function, as well as five types of professional lighting effects - for example, a soft flash or staged lighting - which allows you to take natural and harmonious pictures.

The Huawei Mate 20 lite smartphone uses an eight-core Kirin 710 SoC, 4 GB of RAM and a proprietary EMUI 8.2 user interface that supports a large set of functions for work, communication and entertainment.

According to information provided by the developer, the Kirin 710 is a Huawei processor made using a 12nm process technology. Designed specifically for the Huawei Mate 20 lite smartphone, the Kirin 710 processor has 75% more power than the Kirin 659, and the graphics performance of the processor is 1.3 times higher than its predecessor. The Kirin 710 uses four Cortex A73 cores operating at 2.2GHz and four Cortex A53 cores operating at 1.7GHz, giving the processor powerful and balanced performance. The smartphone is also equipped with two SIM card slots, both slots support 4G and VoLTE.

The Huawei Mate 20 lite smartphone comes with an Oreo-based EMUI 8.2 shell operating system Android. The device, according to the developer, supports many functions using artificial intelligence, such as a smart photo manager, which allows you to select different categories of photos and classify pictures. With a lot of noise, the Huawei Mate 20 lite will be used artificial intelligence for noise cancellation in the background. The EMUI 8.2 user interface is a personal digital assistant that stores user preferences.

To provide long battery life, the Huawei Mate 20 lite smartphone uses a 3750 mAh battery, and supports fast charging Huawei Quick Charge.

Huawei Mate 20 lite goes on sale on October 1, 2018 at a suggested retail price of 23,770 rubles. The smartphone is equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory and will be available in three body colors: black, sapphire blue and platinum gold.

Porsche design Huawei Mate RS

On March 27, 2018, Huawei Consumer Business Group introduced the third generation of the Porsche design Huawei Mate RS smartphone.

Among the features of Porsche design Huawei Mate RS in Huawei noted a dual fingerprint scanner located right on the screen, a processor with support for artificial intelligence technologies, a triple Leica camera, 512 GB of internal memory, a powerful 4000 mA∙ch battery.

Porsche design Huawei Mate RS smartphones are available in black and red.

Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS specifications:

• GSMLTE Сеть: /EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 МГц), UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA (B1/2/4/5/6/8/19), TD-SCDMA (B34/39), FDD- (B1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/12/17/18/19/20/26/28), TDD-LTE (B34/38/39/40)
• Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.1
• Display: 6, "18:9, 2880x1440 pixels, 538 ppi, OLED
• Camera: triple, laser autofocus (2.4m), dual LED flash of different tones, RGB sensor, Master AI, Huawei AIS, video recording 960 fps for 0.25 s
• First camera: color, 40 MP, 1/1.7 "sensor, f/1.8
• Second camera: b/w, 20 Mp, f/1.6
• Third camera: color, 3x zoom, 8Mp, f/2.4
• Front camera: 24 MP (24.8 MP hardware), fixfocus, f/2.0
• Processor: 4 cores x 2.36 GHz + 4 cores x 1.8 GHz, Huawei Kirin 970
• Graphics Chip: Mali-G72MP12
• RAM: 6GB
• Internal memory: 256/512 GB
• Sound: stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
• A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
• Bluetooth 4.2LE, aptX HD, LDAC, HWA
• NFC
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2,4/5 ГГц, Wi-Fi Direct
• USB Type-C 3.1
• Two SIM slots
• Fingerprint scanners: two, in-screen and on the back
• Battery: 4,000mAh, Huawei SuperCharge, 10W wireless charging
• Protection: IP67
• Dimensions: 152.9x72.5x8.5mm
• Weight: 183g^[16]

The recommended price of Porsche design Huawei Mate RS devices is 1.695 EUR.

US closes market from Huawei smartphones

An initiative group of lawmakers suspected Chinese smartphones Huawei Mate 10 of being able to spy on users, The Wall Street Journal reported in early 2018. The group sent a letter to the US Federal Communications Commission expressing concerns that Huawei was allegedly cooperating with a certain broadcaster and Chinese intelligence agencies, and accused the Chinese manufacturer of ignoring intellectual property rights.

In this regard, one of the largest American mobile operators AT&T refused to sell Huawei Mate 10 smartphones. According to various media reports, the deal fell through due to pressure from the US communications commission. As the authors of the letter hinted, the deal with AT&T could strengthen Huawei's position in the US market and ultimately open up the possibility of using the company's smartphones by American officials.

2017: Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro и Porsche Design

On October 16, 2017, the Chinese company Huawei introduced the flagship smartphone Mate 10, equipped with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities and tools for corporate customers (version Mate 10 Pro).

The novelty received a 5.9-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, a contrast ratio of 1500:1 and 96 percent coverage of the NTSC color space.

The hardware base is a 10nm eight-core Kirin 970 single-chip system with a clock speed of up to 2.4 GHz, a graphics accelerator Mali-G72 MP1 and an integrated neural processor (Neural Processing Unit, NPU).

The latter provides so-called "parallel thinking," which allows you to perform several AI tasks at the same time. In addition, the chip monitors habits and appropriately predicts user actions, saving resources and battery power.

Also, the AI system recognizes the environment and helps the camera automatically set settings that are suitable for certain shooting conditions. In addition, the processor allows you to instantly translate text (including in images) and voice into more than 50 languages.

Thanks to NPU, the Chinese manufacturer calls its new smartphone the smartest in the world.

Huawei says the Kirin 970 is twice as fast as the chip in the iPhone 8, as well as 20% more efficient and efficient in terms of graphics processing compared to previous generation Kirin solutions.

The main camera of the Huawei Mate 10 contains two image sensors - a 20-megapixel one with an f/1.6 aperture for monochrome shooting and a 12-megapixel one with a telephoto lens (RGB). Provided Leica are Summilux-H optics, dual LED flash, 2x hybrid zoom, phase and laser autofocus, optical image stabilization and video recording 4K. The front camera uses an 8-megapixel sensor (f/2.0).

The amount of RAM and permanent memory is 4 and 64 GB, respectively. It is possible to connect removable microSD drives with a capacity of up to 256 GB.

The smartphone runs the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system, supplemented by the proprietary user shell EMUI 8.0 and a number of functions aimed at business users. In particular, we are talking about the intelligent mode of dividing the work screen, which will adapt to frequently used applications.

In the description of the Mate 10 Pro model, Huawei uses a phrase such as "pocket desktop." Thanks to the new PC Mode, the handset can be connected to an external monitor via the DisplayPort connector (you do not need to use an additional docking station) and display a picture from a mobile device on the large screen.

EMUI 8.0 introduces a feature that allows you to use your phone as a wireless mouse or keyboard. The presence of a platform for managing mobile devices with support for corporate services is also noted in the Mate 10 Pro. Google

In addition to applications focused on the corporate sector, the Mate 10 Pro differs from the Mate 10 in a slightly larger display, which is also made using OLED technology, a different location of the fingerprint scanner (at the back, while in the Mate 10 the sensor is built into the button under the screen), water protection and increased to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of permanent memory. Both smartphones are powered by a 4,000mAh battery.

	Huawei Mate 10	Samsung Galaxy Note 8	Apple iPhone X
Screen	OLED, 6, 2160x1080	Super LCD, 6,3, 2960х1440	OLED, 5.8, "2436x1135
Processor	"'Huawei Kirin 970, 2.4 GHz, built-in neural processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 или Samsung Exynos 9	Apple A11, 6 cores
Cameras	20 + 12 and 8 MP	12 + 12 and 8 MP	12 Mp + additional sensor and 7 Mp
RAM	up to 6 GB	6 GB	it is unknown
Flash memory	Up to 128 GB	64/128/256GB	64/256GB
microSD	There is up to 128 GB	Is	No

Comparison of Huawei Mate 10 with competitors, TAdviser data

Huawei Mate 10 will cost 700 euros, the Pro version - 800 euros. The products will go on sale in November 2017.^[17]

2016: Huawei Mate 9

On November 3, 2016, Huawei announced the flagship smartphone Mate 9, equipped with advanced cameras and a large high-definition display.

The hardware base of the novelty is the Huawei Kirin 960 single-chip system, which includes eight computing cores with a clock speed of up to 2.5 GHz, an i6 coprocessor and an eight-core Mali G71 graphics accelerator. The amount of RAM and permanent memory is 4 and 64 GB, respectively. The latter can be expanded using removable microSD drives with a maximum capacity of 256 GB.

The display is characterized by a 5.9-inch diagonal, a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a contrast ratio of 1500:1 and a 96 percent coverage of the NSTC color space. The screen is covered with protective glass curved at the edges (the so-called 2.5D effect).

The main camera, created in collaboration with Leica, consists of a 20-megapixel monochrome module and a 12-megapixel color sensor, an optical image stabilization system and a two-color dual flash. The camera uses 2x hybrid optical zoom and hybrid autofocus, combining laser, phase and contrast autofocus, as well as depth measurement technology. The front camera received an 8-megapixel sensor. 4K video shooting is supported.

In addition, the phone received a fingerprint scanner, support for 4G VoLTE wireless communications, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS and NFC, a 4000 mAh battery with support for fast charging and two SIM card slots, one of which can be used for microSD memory cards.

The dimensions of the product are 156.9 x 78.9 x 7.9 mm, weight - 190 grams. The operating system Android 7.0 Nougat with the proprietary shell EMUI 5.0 is responsible for the software component. The tube is dressed in an all-metal aluminum case.

	Huawei Mate 9 Note	Apple iPhone 6s	Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)	Huawei Mate S	HTC One M9s
Screen	LCD, 5.9, "" 1920 x 1080	LCD, 4.7, "" 1334 x 750	Super AMOLED, 5,5’’, 1920 х 1080	AMOLED, 5,5’’, 1920 х 1080	LCD, 5, "" 1920 x 1080
Processor	Huawei Kirin 960, 8 cores, 2.4 GHz	Apple A8, 2 cores, 1.4 GHz	8 cores, 1.6 GHz	Huawei Kirin 935, 8 cores, 2.2 GHz	MediaTek Helio X10, 8 cores, 2.2 GHz
Cameras	20 + 12 Mp and 8 Mp	12 and 5 megapixels	13 and 5 megapixels	13 and 8 megapixels	13 and 4 megapixels
RAM	4 GB	1 GB	3 GB	3 GB	2 GB
Flash memory	64 GB	16/64/128GB	16 GB	32/64 GB	16 GB
microSD	There is up to 256 GB	No	Is	There is up to 128 GB	Available, up to 2 TB

Comparison of Huawei Mate 9 with competitors, TAdviser data

Huawei Mate 9 will sell for 700 euros. The timing of the appearance of the smartphone in Russia will be announced later.^[18]

2015

Huawei Mate 8

On November 26, 2015, Huawei announced the flagship large-sized smartphone Mate 8. The novelty is controlled by an eight-core processor and can recognize fingerprints.

Huawei Mate 8 has a 6-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and 2.5D protective glass curved at the edges. Thanks to the ultra-thin frames (2.7 mm) on the sides of the display, it occupies 83% of the surface area of ​ ​ the phablet.

The "heart" of the novelty is the HiSilicon Kirin 950 single-chip system, which includes four ARM Cortex A72 computing cores clocked at 2.3 GHz and four 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex A53, as well as a Mali T880 graphics accelerator and an LTE modem with LTE Cat support. 6 and VoLTE. In addition, the chipset contains an IntelliSense i5 coprocessor responsible for speech recognition, mp3 music playback, receiving and processing data from permanently enabled sensors, and location.

At the heart of the digital camera at the back of the device is a 16-megapixel Sony IMX298 image sensor with dual LED flash, phase detection autofocus and its own camera control chip. For selfies and video messages, an 8-megapixel front photo module is provided.

The device will be equipped with up to 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of permanent memory. Also, digital content can be stored on removable microSD memory cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB. You can insert a SIM card into the microSD slot, as a result of which the phone becomes a two-SIM.

Huawei Mate 8 is equipped with a round fingerprint scanner that allows you to increase the fingerprint recognition area by 10% and speed up this process compared to square sensors, the manufacturer says.

The dimensions of the product are 157.4 x 80.7 x 8.4 mm. The handset supports wireless communications such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 Bluetooth GHz), 4.1 LE and. GPS The tablet phone runs 6.0 operating system Android Marshmallow with the proprietary Emotion UI 4.0 interface and a 4000 mAh battery.

Huawei Mate 8 will be available in four body colors to choose from. Sales of new items will begin in the first quarter of 2016. At the time of its announcement, prices are known only for the Chinese market: a version with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal flash memory will cost $470, and a top-end modification with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of permanent memory will cost $690. It is also planned to release a limited batch of Huawei Mate 8 kits with a special luxury version of the Huawei Watch Monarch. The cost of this pair will be $1,080.^[19]

Huawei Mate S

On September 2, 2015, the presentation of the flagship smartphone Huawei Mate S took place. It received a number of technologies that expand the user's interaction with the touchscreen.

The Huawei Mate S is driven by the Huawei Kirin 935 single-chip system, which includes a Mali-T628 MP4 graphics accelerator and four Cortex A53 computing cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and four A53 clocked at 1.5 GHz. The amount of RAM is 3 GB.

The main camera of the novelty has a 13-megapixel sensor and optical image stabilization. There is a dual LED flash. The front photo module is created by a 5-megapixel. For storage, a flash drive is used, the capacity of which, depending on the version, is 32 or 64 GB. There is a slot for removable microSD media with a capacity of up to 128 GB.

The display deserves special attention. It is characterized by a 5.5-inch diagonal, a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protective glass and the presence of a Force Touch sensor that allows you to recognize the pressure on the AMOLED touch panel. For example, if you touch it harder, you can enlarge photos, launch the application in a certain area of ​ ​ the screen, or just weigh something. This feature is expected to be widely used in enterprise-class applications.

The Huawei Mate S display has an advanced multi-touch interface called Knuckle Sense 2.0. It allows you to make gestures on the active screen, quickly crop images, etc.

Comparison of Huawei Mate S with major competitors, TAdviser data

In addition, the flagship uses 4G, LTE 3G HSPA +, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 Bluetooth GHz), 4.1 LE and GPS batteries with a capacity of 2700 mAh and 5.1 operating system Android Lollipop with a proprietary Emotion UI 3.1 interface. There is a fingerprint scanner and two slots for - SIM cards.

Huawei Mate S will be sold in white, gold, pink and gray body colors to choose from. The cost of the smartphone will be 650 and 700 euros for versions with 32 and 64 GB of permanent memory, respectively. Sales of new items will start in September 2015.

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