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Huawei Mate X5 vs Huawei Mate X7 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

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Huawei ยท 2023

Huawei Mate X5

Huawei Mate X5
86/ 100
Launch MSRP$1,900 USD
Huawei

Huawei Mate X7 5G

Huawei Mate X7 5G
86/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Huawei Mate X5 BETTER THAN Huawei Mate X7 5G?

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Huawei Mate X5Winner ๐Ÿ†
Huawei Mate X7 5G

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORHuawei MateHuawei MateLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity5,060 mAh5,600 mAh+5,600 mAh
Wired Fast Charging66WStandard66W Max
Main Camera Sensor50 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size7.85"8"8"
Chassis Weight245gN/A245g Lightest

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Huawei Mate X5:
  • โœ“754g lighter chassis (245g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • โœ“$8099 lower launch MSRP ($1900 vs $9999)
  • โœ“50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Huawei Mate X7 5G:
  • โœ“Larger 5,600 mAh battery capacity (+540 mAh more capacity)
  • โœ“50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • โœ“8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationHuawei Mate X5Huawei Mate X7 5G
1. Display & Screen๐Ÿ† Huawei Mate X7 5G Wins Display
Screen Type & TechLTPO OLED (foldable)AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size7.85"8"
Resolution & Density2496x2224 (426 ppi)N/A
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness2,500 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance๐Ÿ† Huawei Mate X5 Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Kirin 9030 Pro
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemHarmonyOS 4.0HarmonyOS 5.0
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR20 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB1024 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics๐Ÿ† Huawei Mate X5 Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX76650 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor
Telephoto Zoom12 MP (5x optical zoom), f/3.4, OISNone (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera13 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens8 MP, f/2.416 MP
7. Body & Dimensions๐Ÿ† Huawei Mate X5 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mmN/A
Weight245 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIPX8Not certified
8. Battery & Charging๐Ÿ† Huawei Mate X7 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,060 mAh5,600 mAh
Wired Fast Charging66W wired fast chargingN/A
Wireless Charging50W wireless chargingNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth5.2Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.1USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$1900Price on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Huawei Mate X5 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Huawei Mate X5 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Huawei Mate X5:
Higher overall BeastScore: 86.3 vs top rival 86.0 ยท Significantly faster wired charging: 66W vs max 0W
When to choose Huawei Mate X7 5G:
Larger battery capacity: 5,600 mAh (+540 mAh more) ยท More system memory: 20GB RAM vs max 12GB
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Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Huawei Mate X5 vs Huawei Mate X7 5G

Which is better: Huawei Mate X5 or Huawei Mate X7 5G?

Huawei Mate X5 leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.3/100 compared to Huawei Mate X7 5G (86.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 86.3 vs top rival 86.0 and Significantly faster wired charging: 66W vs max 0W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Huawei Mate X5 and Huawei Mate X7 5G?

Huawei Mate X5 is equipped with a 7.85-inch display and 5060 mAh battery, while Huawei Mate X7 5G features a 8-inch display and 5600 mAh battery.

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