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Huawei Mate Xs
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Huawei Mate Xs

Released: 2020, February 24Price: About 1950 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, March 05

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
CPUOcta-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP16
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Size8.0 inches, 205.0 cm, 2, (~86.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeFoldable OLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
BuildPlastic front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelHuawei Mate Xs
PriceAbout 1950 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsInterstellar Blue
ModelsTAH-N29m
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, March 05
Triple40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, 81mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF, TOF 3D, (depth)
Weight300 g (10.58 oz)
ChipsetKirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
Display413 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Charging55W wired, 85% in 30 min
FeaturesHDR
Internal512GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, February 24
Announced2020, February 24
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
DimensionsUnfolded: 161.3 x 146.2 x 5.4 mm, Folded: 161.3 x 78.5 x 11 mm
Resolution2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-27.0 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 459274 (v8), 461406 (unfolded), GeekBench: 12213 (v4.4), 2980 (v5.1), GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen unfolded)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Battery (old)Endurance rating 69h
Infrared portYes

Huawei Mate Xs Overview

About Huawei Mate Xs Huawei Mate Xs is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Huawei Mate Xs has a wide variety of great specifications such as 512GB 8GB RAM with Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Huawei Mate Xs can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Huawei Mate Xs?

The Huawei Mate Xs supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Huawei Mate Xs support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Huawei Mate Xs void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei Mate Xs will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei Mate Xs run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei Mate Xs.