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The Huawei Mate Xs: want one?

By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Feb 25, 2020, 9:25 AM

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Huawei rehashed and re-launched its foldable smartphone just yesterday. It's called the Huawei Mate Xs now and it looks a lot like last year's Mate X, only it has upgraded internals.

Now with updated cameras and a Kirin 990, which supports 5G connectivity without the need for an add-on modem, the Mate Xs is ready to take on the world. Oh, there's another update that happened — its price jumped with about €200 (~$217). Now priced at €2,500 (~$2,700), it seems like the Mate Xs will be somewhat available internationally, though we have a feeling it will only be stocked in limited numbers.

It was kind of cool and otherworldly when we saw it for the first time in 2019. A big smartphone that folds with its screen on the outside, the two halves usable as two separate displays. To many, it definitely looked way cooler than the inwards-folding Samsung Galaxy Fold. But the reality soon set in — that display is plastic and you probably don't want it rubbing against anything... ever!

Not to mention, Huawei's phones — sadly — still do not have access to the Google suite, ergo — the Play Store.

But on the other hand... it looks so cool!

Obviously, that price is going to be a huge detractor. So, let's leave the price out of it. Let's say you just happen to have $2,700 sitting in a drawer that you have no idea what to do with. Is the Mate Xs a phone you would go out and buy?

Huawei Mate Xs: want one?

No thanks, I'd rather spend the $2,700 on Skittles

68.33%

Yeah! In a heartbeat!

31.67%

341 Votes

$90

$210

$120 off (57%)

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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