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Huawei Mate S
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Huawei Mate S

Released: 2015, September. Released 2015, OctoberPrice: About 350 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz & 4x1.5 GHz)
GPUMali-T628 MP4
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~73.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei Mate S
PriceAbout 350 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraVideo
ColorsLuxurious Gold, Mystic Champagne, Titanium Grey
ModelsCRR-UL00, CRR-L09, CRR-UL20
Single8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight156 g (5.50 oz)
ChipsetKirin 935 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 / TD-SCDMA - CRR-UL00
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 38, 39, 40, 41 - CRR-UL00
FeaturesLED flash
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, September. Released 2015, October
Announced2015, September. Released 2015, October
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions149.8 x 75.3 x 7.2 mm (5.90 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 66dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 914Basemark X: 5368
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Battery (old)Endurance rating 60h

Huawei Mate S Overview

About Huawei Mate S Huawei Mate S is a discontinued device from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Huawei Mate S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM with Kirin 935 (28 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 S 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 S?

The Huawei Mate S 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 S 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 S void warranty?

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

What Android version does Huawei Mate S run?

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