Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Mate 50E
Battery capacity (4,460 mAh)
WinsCharging
Mate 50E
Wired charging speed (66W)
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Mate 50E
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
Mate 40
Total weight (188g)
WinsValue
Mate 50E
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.1/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Mate 40 | Mate 50E |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.5" | 6.7" | |
| 1,080 × 2,376 | 1,224 × 2,700 | |
| OLED, HDR10 | OLED | |
| 90Hz | 90Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| 3x | — | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Kirin 9000E 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,200 mAh | 4,460 mAh | |
| 40W | 66W | |
| 40W | No | |
Build | ||
| 188g | 201g | |
| 8.8mm | 8mm | |
| Glass front, glass/eco leather back, aluminum frame | Glass front and back | |
| not specified | IP54 | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Huawei Mate 50E
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Huawei Mate 50E
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei Mate 50E
Highest resolution main camera.