The Huawei Mate X6 is a premium foldable smartphone that combines elegant design with robust performance. Here’s an overview of its key features and capabilities:
Design and Display
The Mate X6 showcases a sleek, book-like folding design, measuring 4.6mm in thickness when unfolded and 9.9mm when folded, and weighing approximately 239 grams. It features two OLED displays:
- External Display: A 6.45-inch LTPO OLED panel with a resolution of 2440 x 1080 pixels and a dynamic refresh rate ranging from 1 to 120Hz.
- Internal Display: A 7.93-inch OLED screen offering a resolution of 2440 x 2240 pixels, also with a 1 to 120Hz refresh rate.
Both screens deliver vibrant visuals, making the device suitable for multimedia consumption and productivity tasks.
Performance
Powered by Huawei’s Kirin chipset, the Mate X6 is equipped with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. This configuration ensures smooth multitasking and efficient performance across various applications. The device runs on EMUI 15, Huawei’s custom interface based on Android, providing a user-friendly experience.
Camera System
The Mate X6 boasts a versatile triple-camera setup:
- Main Camera: 50MP Ultra Aperture Camera with variable aperture ranging from f/1.4 to f/4.0 and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
- Ultra-Wide Angle Camera: 40MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.
- Telephoto Macro Camera: 48MP sensor with an f/3.0 aperture, offering 4x optical zoom and OIS.
This setup delivers high-quality images with accurate color reproduction and performs well across different lighting conditions. The device also supports 4K video recording with effective stabilization.
Battery and Charging
The Mate X6 is equipped with a 5,200mAh battery, utilizing silicon-carbon technology to enhance capacity within its slim design. It supports 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, enabling rapid recharge times.
Software and Google Services
Due to ongoing trade restrictions, the Mate X6 does not come pre-installed with Google Mobile Services (GMS). However, users can access a wide range of applications through Huawei’s AppGallery. Additionally, there are workarounds available to install Google apps if needed.
Availability and Pricing
The Huawei Mate X6 is expected to launch in Spain in January 2025, priced at €1,999 for the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. It will be available in red and black color options.
Specification:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Design | Foldable design, glass front, nylon fiber or eco-leather back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions (Unfolded) | 156.6 x 144.1 x 4.6 mm |
| Dimensions (Folded) | 156.6 x 73.8 x 9.9 mm |
| Weight | 239 grams |
| Water Resistance | IPX8 (up to 2m for 30 minutes) |
| Main Display | 7.93″ OLED, 2440 x 2240 px, 120Hz, HDR, Kunlun Glass 2, 1800 nits |
| Cover Display | 6.45″ LTPO OLED, 2440 x 1080 px, 120Hz, HDR, 2500 nits |
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 4.3 |
| Chipset | Kirin 9020 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×2.5 GHz Taishan Big + 3×2.15 GHz Mid + 4×1.53 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Maleoon 920 |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Expandable Storage | Not supported |
| Rear Cameras | – 50 MP Ultra Aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0, PDAF, OIS) |
| – 48 MP Telephoto (f/3.0, 4x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS) | |
| – 40 MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 120° FOV, PDAF) | |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Battery | 5110 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 66W Huawei SuperCharge |
| Wireless Charging | 50W |
| Reverse Wireless | 7.5W |
| Reverse Wired | 5W |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Side-mounted |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum |
| Satellite Features | BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging |
| Colors | Black, White, Gray, Blue, Red |
| Price (approx.) | €1,999 for 12GB + 512GB variant |
