Huawei has once again set the bar high with its newest release - the Huawei Mate X3. This foldable smartphone offers an incredible 7.85-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2224 x 2496 pixels. With a hybrid dual SIM slot and support for 5G connectivity, this phone offers lightning-fast internet speeds and a range of network technologies including GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, and LTE.
Design and Build
The Huawei Mate X3 features a sleek and modern design with a glass front and back or an eco-leather back, and an aluminum frame. It measures 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3mm when unfolded and 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.8mm when folded. This phone weighs 239g or 241g (8.43 oz), which makes it easy to carry around and hold for extended periods.
Display
The foldable OLED display on the Huawei Mate X3 is one of the most impressive features of this phone. It boasts 1B colors and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display is 7.85 inches, with a screen-to-body ratio of 88.9%. Additionally, the phone features Kunlun Glass protection for the cover display, and the cover display is an OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2504 pixels.
Platform
The Huawei Mate X3 runs on HarmonyOS 3.1 in China and EMUI in Europe. This phone doesn't come with Google Play services, but it features Huawei Mobile Services, which provides access to various apps and services. It is powered by the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) chipset and an octa-core processor, including a 3.19 GHz Cortex-X2, three 2.75 GHz Cortex-A710, and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 CPUs. The Adreno 730 GPU ensures smooth and efficient graphics performance.
Memory
The Huawei Mate X3 comes with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of internal storage, and it has an NM (Nano Memory) card slot for additional storage. It uses a shared SIM slot for the NM card and the second SIM. The phone uses UFS storage technology for faster read and write speeds.
Camera
The Huawei Mate X3 features a triple camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 50 MP f/1.8 23mm wide lens, an 8 MP f/3.4 125mm periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 13 MP f/2.2 13mm ultrawide lens. The camera also comes with LED flash, panorama, and HDR modes, as well as gyro-EIS for stable video recording. The front camera is an 8 MP f/2.4 wide lens that supports HDR and panorama modes, and it records 4K videos at 30fps and 1080p videos at 30fps.
Connectivity
The Huawei Mate X3 features Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 with dual-band and Wi-Fi Direct capabilities. It also comes with Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP and LE, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, NFC, and an infrared port. The phone features a USB Type-C 3.1 port with DisplayPort 1.2 and OTG support.
Battery and Charging
The Huawei Mate X3 is equipped with a powerful battery that can last for extended periods without the need for charging. The device comes with a non-removable Li-Po 4800 mAh battery for the global variant and a silicon-carbon 5060 mAh battery for the China-only model. The device supports fast charging with a 66W wired charger, 50W wireless charging, and 7.5W reverse wireless charging. This means that users can charge their device quickly and conveniently.
Availability and Price
The Huawei Mate X3 is set to be released on April 8th, 2023, and will be available for purchase in major markets worldwide. The device is expected to be priced at around 1840 EUR, which is a premium price point, reflecting the cutting-edge features and technology packed into the device.
In summary, the Huawei Mate X3 is a highly anticipated device that promises to deliver a revolutionary experience for users. With its powerful 5G capabilities, foldable OLED display, high-end camera system, and cutting-edge battery and charging technology, the Mate X3 is set to be one of the most sought-after smartphones of 2023. While the device does come with a premium price tag, it's a small price to pay for the unparalleled features and capabilities that this phone brings to the table.
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