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Huawei Mate X5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

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Huawei · 2023

Huawei Mate X5

86/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,900 USD

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

86/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Huawei Mate X5 BETTER THAN Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

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Huawei Mate X5Winner 🏆

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Huawei Mate	Samsung Galaxy	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,060 mAh	4,400 mAh	+5,060 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	66W	Standard	66W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	7.85"	8"	8"
Chassis Weight	245g	N/A	245g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Huawei Mate X5:

✓754g lighter chassis (245g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$8099 lower launch MSRP ($1900 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,060 mAh battery capacity (+660 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Huawei Mate X5	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
1. Display & Screen🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO OLED (foldable)	AMOLED
Screen Size	7.85"	8"
Resolution & Density	2496x2224 (426 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,500 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	HarmonyOS 4.0	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	512 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Huawei Mate X5 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX766	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	12 MP (5x optical zoom), f/3.4, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	13 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
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 Lens	8 MP, f/2.4	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Huawei Mate X5 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm	N/A
Weight	245 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IPX8	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Huawei Mate X5 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,060 mAh	4,400 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	66W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	50W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.2	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.1	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1900	Price 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 advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Huawei Mate X5:

Higher overall BeastScore: 86.3 vs top rival 86.1 · Larger battery capacity: 5,060 mAh (+660 mAh more)

When to buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special:

More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Huawei Mate X5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

Which phone is better: Huawei Mate X5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

Huawei Mate X5 leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.3/100 compared to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (86.1/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 86.3 vs top rival 86.1 and Larger battery capacity: 5,060 mAh (+660 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Huawei Mate X5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

Huawei Mate X5 is equipped with a 7.85-inch display and 5060 mAh battery, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special features a 8-inch display and 4400 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Huawei Mate X5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

In lab hardware evaluations, Huawei Mate X5 scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special scores 80/100.

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WHY IS Huawei Mate X5 BETTER THAN Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Huawei Mate X5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

Which phone is better: Huawei Mate X5 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Huawei Mate X5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Huawei Mate X5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

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