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Smartphone · Huawei Test · 2023
The Huawei Mate 50E 256GB is Huawei Test's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4460 mAh battery. Available in the UAE from AED 1,499.
The Huawei Mate 50E 256GB excels with its 50MP f/1.4-f/4.0 main camera featuring OIS and PDAF, delivering sharp low-light shots, and its 66W wired charging refills the 4460mAh battery in under 40 minutes. The 1224 x 2700 pixel display offers crisp 442 ppi clarity, ideal for media consumption. This phone targets professionals in UAE who need reliable 5G connectivity, NFC for contactless payments, and a durable 201g build without relying on Google services. Its weakness is HarmonyOS 3.0’s limited app ecosystem—many global apps lack updates or functionality, impacting productivity. In UAE at AED 1499, it’s competitive because it delivers flagship-level charging and camera hardware at a mid-range price, despite the OS gap. In India, ₹N/A makes evaluation impossible, but given the same pricing and absence of Google, it’s not recommended unless users prioritize hardware over app access.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 4460 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 4460 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.36 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 pixels (~442 ppi density) |
| Card slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Purple |
| Models | CET-AL60 |
| Price | About 580 EUR |
| Announced | 2022, September 06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 23 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Mate 50e.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to limited software updates and app compatibility from Huawei's ecosystem restrictions. However, if you find it at a deep discount and don't rely on Google services, it can still serve as a reliable daily driver.
The Huawei Mate 50E 256GB is priced at AED 1499 in the UAE. It is available through authorized Huawei retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Huawei Mate 50E 256GB is not officially available in India, so there is no official price. It may be found through unofficial importers, but without warranty or support.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight with good color accuracy. Low-light performance is decent thanks to Huawei's image processing, though it lacks the versatility of flagship models.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, messaging, and occasional video streaming. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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