Following a series of surprise unveilings, they’ve added another gem to their repertoire – the Huawei Mate X5. Positioned as a direct successor to the Mate X3, the Mate X5 delivers significant under-the-hood upgrades while keeping its design largely intact.

The Mate X5 has a massive 7.85-inch LTPO OLED main display, offering a crisp 2,224×2,496 pixel resolution. Complementing this is the 6.4-inch LTPO OLED cover display with a 1,080 x 2,504-pixel resolution, both are fortified with Kunlun Glass.

While the exterior design maintains its essence, the camera island on the back has slight tweaks. The camera lineup, however, remains unchanged. The Mate X5 comes with a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by a 13-megapixel f/2.2 ultrawide lens and a 12-megapixel f/3.4 periscope module with 5x optical zoom.

Under the hood, the Mate X5 packs up to 16GB of RAM and a capacious 1TB of storage. Although the official chipset details are unavailable, it is speculated to be the Kirin 9000s SoC, the same powerhouse that drives the recently launched Mate60 series. It’s a 5G-ready chip, made in China using SMIC’s 7nm process technology.

What sets the Mate X5 apart is its all-new antenna design, which claims superior signal reception. Huawei’s Lingxi antenna harnesses AI algorithms to intelligently select the best network for optimal connectivity. Moreover, the antennas around the device’s frame feature dual-mode tuning technology, further elevating signal quality.

In the battery department, the Mate X5 steps up its game with a larger 5,060mAh battery, supporting a speedy 66W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 7.5W reverse wireless charging. The device runs on HarmonyOS 4 and introduces innovative air gesture controls, enabling users to navigate videos, webpages, and images without touching the main display. Notably, the Mate X5 has IPX8 water resistance and offers two-way BeiDou satellite messaging in China.

Pricing & Availability

The Mate X5 is currently on pre-sale in China via VMall, with open sales expected to commence on September 15. The retail price of the Mate X5 has yet to be announced however, pre-sale indicates a CNY1,000 (MYR641.86) deposit.

The device is available in a new Phantom Purple colour, joining the existing Feather White, Feather Black, Feather Gold, and Green Mountain options.