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Huawei Mate X
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Huawei Mate X

Released: 2019, FebruaryPrice: About 2150 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, November

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
CPUOcta-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP10
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 X
PriceAbout 2150 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
ColorsInterstellar Blue
ModelsTAH-AN00
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, November
Triple40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 2x optical zoom, 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), TOF 3D, (depth)
Weight295 g (10.41 oz)
ChipsetKirin 980 (7 nm)
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 bands41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Charging55W wired, 85% in 30 min
FeaturesLeica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal512GB 8GB RAM
Released2019, February
Announced2019, February
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Card slotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
DimensionsUnfolded: 161.3 x 146.2 x 5.4 mm, Folded: 161.3 x 78.3 x 11 mm
Resolution2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Infrared portYes

Huawei Mate X Overview

About Huawei Mate X Huawei Mate X is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Huawei Mate X has a wide variety of great specifications such as 512GB 8GB RAM with Kirin 980 (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 X 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 X?

The Huawei Mate X 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 X 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 X void warranty?

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

What Android version does Huawei Mate X run?

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