The new Huawei Mate X2 handset has a 4 camera setup with a main lens of 50 MP, Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000 processor chipset and a battery of 4500 mAh. On other side, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 also has awesome features. The comparison for both models with new specs are detailed next.
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Specifications
| Feature | Huawei Mate X2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Display | 6.45 in (inches) | 7.6 in (inches) |
| Processor | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus |
| Operating System | EMUI 11 with HMS | EMUI 11 with HMS |
| Resolution | 1160 x 2700 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
| RAM | 8 GB (gigabytes) | 12 GB (gigabytes) |
| Storage | 256 GB (gigabytes),512 GB (gigabytes) | 256 GB (gigabytes),512 GB (gigabytes) |
| Camera | 50/16/12/8 MP | 12/12/12 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Processor and Operating System
The Huawei Mate X2 runs on Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000 chipset and the processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 3.13 GHz ARM Cortex-A77, 3 cores of 2.54 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 and 4 cores of 2.05 GHz ARM Cortex-A55. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 3130 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture and Dual-core NPU. Running on EMUI 11 with HMS operating system.
The Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000 is a better chipset processor than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus, the second processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 3.09 GHz Kryo 485, 3 cores of 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 and 4 cores of 1.80 GHz Kryo 485. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 3090 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture. And it’s running on EMUI 11 with HMS OS system.
Graphics Processor (GPU)
The Huawei Mate X2 is carrying a ARM Mali-G78,24 cores gpu in the interior and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 has the Qualcomm Adreno 650 graphics processor.
Battery
The Huawei Mate X2 battery capacity is 4500 mAh, which is the same as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2. Some features include Fast charging, Non-removable and 55W fast charger in the box.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 battery include Wireless charging, Fast charging, Non-removable, Qi/PMA wireless charging – 15 W, Wireless reverse charging – 4.5 W, Dual-cell battery and Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0.
Screen
The mobile phone is using a OLED display with 1160 x 2700 pixels and a screen size of 6.45 in (inches).
Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is featuring a AMOLED display with 2208 x 1768 pixels and a screen size of 7.6 in (inches).
As we can see here, the Huawei Mate X2 is a 17.8% smaller than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 screen.
The main display features of both phones are detailed next:
| Huawei Mate X2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|---|
| 240 Hz touch sampling rate | 120 Hz |
| 90 Hz refresh rate | Always-On Display |
| Capacitive | Capacitive |
| Multi-touch | Cover Super AMOLED display – 6.2″; |
| Unfolded – 120 Hz touch sampling rate | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display |
| Unfolded – 8 in; 2200×2480 pixels | HDR10+ |
| Unfolded – 90 Hz refresh rate | Infinity Flex Display |
| Multi-touch | |
| Scratch resistant | |
| Ultra Thin Glass | |
| Y-OCTA technology |
RAM Memory and storage
On the memory hardware side, the Huawei Mate X2 is carrying a ram memory of 8 GB (gigabytes) with some features like 2133 MHz (megahertz), LPDDR4X and Double channel.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is coming with a 12 GB (gigabytes) and it has some features like 2750 MHz (megahertz), LPDDR5 and Double channel.
In the basic edition, the Huawei Mate X2 gives a 50% more ram memory capacity than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2.
How much built-in storage space you can get for apps and saving photos, files and video? The Huawei Mate X2 comes with or 256 GB (gigabytes) or 512 GB (gigabytes). In the basic edition, both phones have the same storage capacity of 256 gigabytes.
At the more expensive edition, both smartphones present the same built-in storage capacity:512 gigabytes.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 gets you or 256 GB (gigabytes) or 512 GB (gigabytes) of internal storage.
Rear Camera
The Huawei Mate X2 rear camera setup is composed by 4 lenses of 50/16/12/8 MP , the flash type is Dual LED , a focal length (35 , of 17 mm (#3) , a pixel size of 1.22 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/1.9 f/2.2 f/2.4 f/4.4 respectively.
Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 rear camera comes with 3 lenses of 12/12/12 MP , the flash type is Dual LED , a focal length (35 mm) of 22 mm (#2) , carrying sensor like Samsung , a pixel size of 1.8 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/1.8 f/2.4 f/2.2 respectively.
| Huawei Mate X2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|---|
| 1080p @ 960 fps | 1080p @ 240 fps |
| 10x optical zoom (#2) | 10x digital zoom (#3) |
| 2.5 cm macro shooting (#3) | 2160p @ 60 fps |
| 6-element lens (#3) | 2x optical zoom (#3) |
| AIS (#2) | 720p @ 960 fps |
| AIS (#3) | Angle of view – 123° (#2) |
| Aperture size – f/2.2 (#3) | Angle of view – 76° (#3) |
| Aperture size – f/2.4 (#4) | Aperture size – f/2.2 (#2) |
| Aperture size – f/4.4 (#2) | Aperture size – f/2.4 (#3) |
| Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Continuous shooting | Continuous shooting |
| Contrast detection autofocus (CDAF) | Digital image stabilization |
| Digital image stabilization | Digital zoom |
| Digital zoom | Dual OIS (#3) |
| Exposure compensation | Exposure compensation |
| Face detection | Face detection |
| Focal length (35 mm equivalent) – 17 mm (#3) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) – 22 mm (#2) |
| Fourth rear camera – 12 MP (telephoto) | Geotagging |
| Geotagging | HDR |
| HDR | HDR10+ video recording (#3) |
| ISO settings | ISO settings |
| Leica camera | OIS |
| Macro mode | Optical image stabilization |
| OIS (#2) | Panorama |
| OIS (#3) | Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| OIS (#4) | Pixel size – 1.12 m (#2) |
| Optical image stabilization | Scene mode |
| Optical zoom | Secondary rear camera – 12 MP (ultra-wide angle) |
| Panorama | Self-timer |
| Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
| RYYB sensor | Third rear camera – 12 MP (telephoto) |
| Scene mode | Touch focus |
| Secondary rear camera – 8 MP (periscope telephoto) | Tracking AF (#3) |
| Self-timer | White balance settings |
| Third rear camera – 16 MP (ultra-wide angle) | |
| Touch focus | |
| White balance settings |
Front Camera – Selfie
The Huawei Mate X2 comes with a 16 MP in the front.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 has a 10 MP as a main front-camera.
Some other front camera features are detailed next:
| Huawei Mate X2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|---|
| 16 MP | 10 MP |
| Aperture:f/2.2 | 10 MP (cover display) |
| Face unlock | Angle of view – 80° (cover display) |
| HDR | Angle of view – 85° (#2) |
| Panorama | Aperture size – f/2.2 (cover display) |
| Wide angle lens | Aperture szie – f/2.2 (#2) |
| Aperture:f/2.0.2 | |
| Auto HDR | |
| Focal length (35 mm equivalent) – 25 mm (cover display) | |
| Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | |
| Phase detection with Dual Pixel | |
| Pixel size – 1.12 m (#2) | |
| Pixel size – 1.22 m (cover display) | |
| Sensor version – Samsung S5K4H7 (#2) | |
| Sensor version – Sony IMX347 Exmor RS (cover display) | |
| Sensor model:Sony IMX347 Exmor RS | |
| Sensor size – 1/4″ (#2) | |
| Sensor type – CMOS (cover display) | |
| Sensor type – ISOCELL (#2) | |
| Sensor type:CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
Data network and speed connectivity/bandwidth
The mobile networks technologies improve the communication between devices, connectivity speed and files download/upload bandwidth depending of the place.
| Huawei Mate X2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|---|
| 5G NSA | 5G NSA |
| 5G SA | 5G SA |
| Built-in 5G modem | Built-in 5G modem |
| EDGE | EDGE |
| GPRS | GPRS |
| HSPA+ | HSPA+(5.76/ 42 Mbit/s) |
| LTE Cat 21 | LTE Cat 20 |
| TD- | UMTS(384 kbit/s) |
| TD-SCDMA | |
| UMTS(384 kbit/s) |
Price
The Huawei Mate X2 price is $2500 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 price tag is $2000
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