Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Mate 50
Battery capacity (4,460 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
Mate 40 Pro
AnTuTu benchmark (686,835 pts)
WinsDisplay
Mate 40 Pro
Screen size (6.76")
WinsWeight
Mate 50
Total weight (202g)
WinsValue
Mate 40 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Mate 40 Pro | Mate 50 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.76" | 6.7" | |
| 1,344 × 2,772 | 1,224 × 2,700 | |
| OLED | OLED | |
| 90Hz | 90Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 5x | 5x | |
| No | No | |
| Face ID, accelerometer, barometer, compass, fingerprint (under display, fingerprint (under display, optical), gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Kirin 9000 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) | |
| 686,835 | — | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,400 mAh | 4,460 mAh | |
| 66W | 66W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 212g | 202g | |
| 9.1mm | 8mm | |
| Glass front, glass or eco leather back, aluminum frame | Kunlun Glass front, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Huawei Mate 50
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Huawei Mate 50
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei Mate 50
Highest resolution main camera.