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Smartphone · Huawei Test · 2023
The Huawei Mate X5 512GB is Huawei Test's 2023 smartphone featuring a 7.85 inches, 197.5 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Kirin 9000S (7 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5060 mAh battery. Available in the UAE from AED 6,199.
The Huawei Mate X5 excels with its 5060 mAh battery supporting 66W wired and 50W wireless charging—unmatched in foldables—and a 7.85-inch 2224 x 2496 pixel display with 426 ppi density for crisp multitasking. The 8 MP main and cover cameras deliver consistent, if modest, results in daylight. It targets professionals in UAE who need a durable, premium foldable with all-day endurance and NFC for contactless payments, and who accept HarmonyOS without Google Play. Its weakness is the Kirin 9000S chipset’s aging 7nm architecture, which struggles under sustained 5G loads, causing throttling in extended gaming or video editing. In UAE at AED 6199, it’s overpriced compared to Samsung’s Z Fold4 at AED 5499 with better app support. In India, where it’s unavailable, the lack of official distribution and Google services makes it unviable—no recommendation.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 5060 mAh - China only |
| Charging | 66W wired 50W wireless 7.5W reverse wireless |
| Battery Capacity | 5060 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) Cover camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 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+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mmFolded: 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm |
| Weight | 243 g or 245 g (8.57 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz |
| Size | 7.85 inches, 197.5 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi density) |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass (cover display only) |
| Card slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 512 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, altimeter |
| Colors | Black, White, Purple, Dark Green, Gold |
| Models | ALT-AL10 |
| Announced | 2023, September 08 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September 16 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services |
| Chipset | Kirin 9000S (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Maleoon 910 MP4 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the Mate X5.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to limited future software updates and app compatibility, especially outside Huawei's ecosystem. However, if you prioritize a unique foldable design and don't rely on Google services, it could still offer good value for casual use.
The Huawei Mate X5 512GB is priced at AED 6199 in the UAE. It is available through authorized Huawei retailers and select electronics stores across major cities.
The Huawei Mate X5 512GB is not officially available in India, so there is no listed price. It cannot be purchased through official channels within the country.
The camera delivers sharp, well-balanced photos with strong detail in daylight and good low-light performance. The main sensor and foldable design support versatile shooting angles without compromising image quality.
The battery life lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including folding/unfolding and 5G connectivity. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
Ready to buy the Mate X5?
From AED 6,199 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
