In September 2023, Huawei introduced its Mate X5 foldable smartphone to the Chinese market. This device is equipped with an in-house Kirin 9000s chip and features an advanced camera system. Recent information has emerged regarding the anticipated release of the Mate X5's successor.
According to tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo, Huawei plans to refresh its X series of foldable phones in the latter half of 2024. While specific details or the name of the new device have not been disclosed, it is expected that the new model will be called the Mate X6.
Anticipated Improvements
The forthcoming foldable smartphone is likely to come with an enhanced camera system, a more advanced hinge mechanism, and potentially a new processor. Huawei might choose between the Kirin 9010 or the upcoming "super core" chip, which is rumored to be used in the Mate 70 series. By looking at the specifications of the Mate X5, we can infer potential upgrades for its successor.
Huawei Mate X5 Specifications
The Huawei Mate X5 boasts a 6.4-inch OLED LTPO external display with a resolution of 2504 x 1080, a 20.9:9 aspect ratio, a 300Hz touch sampling rate, and Kunlun glass. The internal display is a 7.85-inch foldable OLED LTPO screen with a resolution of 2496 x 2224, an 8:7.1 aspect ratio, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. Both screens support a refresh rate between 1Hz-120Hz, 10-bit colors, P3 color gamut, and 1440Hz high-frequency dimming. A side-mounted fingerprint scanner is also included.
The Mate X5 is believed to utilize the Kirin 9000s chipset and may offer 5G support. It comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The front camera is 8MP, while the rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP periscope telephoto camera with OIS. The device runs on Harmony OS 4.0.
Additional Features
The smartphone features a 5,060mAh battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging capabilities. Other notable features include dual SIM support, an NM card slot, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, 2D face unlock, USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), two-way satellite connectivity, and IPX8 water resistance.
