Foldable smartphones with flexible earphones are becoming increasingly popular not only among small groups of hobbyist techies. This is understandable: having a mobile phone in your pocket and an almost full-fledged tablet in one device is incredibly convenient.
Plus, smartphone makers don’t adhere to strict manufacturing techniques, so fears about fragility of screens and inventory are all but a thing of the past.
Just yesterday, an innovation in the segment of flexible smartphones, the HUAWEI Mate X6 model, was presented in Russia. During the 6 years of existence of the Mate line This is the first flexible Chinese device that is so technologically advanced and ergonomic that it can compete with devices of the classic form factor on equal terms..
At the same time, there is at least one undeniable advantage: it can easily transform from a smartphone into a tablet with a large display.
Briefly:
Design and construction
Display: Flexibility and quality
Performance and Software
Cameras with unique fish
Battery and autonomy
Bottom line: no longer a niche device
Let’s take a closer look at this folding camera from all angles:
Design and construction
There are several colors, red is the most stylish, with eco-leather trim.
The Mate X6’s body is made from impact and glass, a movable closing and opening assembly and a reinforced hinge design. This loop is one of the key elements, as it is responsible for fastening and smooth folding.
HUAWEI states that the mechanism can withstand up to 200,000 folding cyclesand this is equally carried out over many years of active use.
The folding mechanism is silent and has multiple attachment points. It’s so convenient when you can open exactly half of typing texts or watching videos on your smartphone.
In this format it is convenient to watch videos or collect text with both hands.
Holding a smartphone in your hand is comfortable, regardless of whether it is folded or unfolded. get several color versions of the Mate X6, three to be exact:
▪️ Foggy gray (The back panel is made of branded Kunlun glass)
▪️ Black and red (The back panel is covered with side eco-leather)
The design also features a space theme. The ring around the block’s chamber is a schematic representation of a stellar orbital ring, and it really does look nice.
The interesting design of the rings around the camera block attracts attention.
When folded, the device fits comfortably into a pocket, and when unfolded it resembles a small tablet.
It is also worth noting the thinness of the case: when folded, the smartphone looks like a classic flagship, without feeling bulky. Its fortress is in a complex state of everything 9.85 mmand when opened – 4.6 mm. The weight of the smartphone is 239 g.
Compared to the Mate X6, the same Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 looks thicker and heavier. Great Soviet Encyclopedia.
Despite the thin body, the device is convenient to store when opened. And when closed, the Mate X6 feels no different from any other all-in-one smartphone.
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Display: Flexibility and quality
Juicy, unforgettable. Both external and main internal.
The Mate X6’s screen is, without a doubt, one of its main assets. Main flexible display with diagonal 7.85 inchesmade using LTPO OLED technology, has a resolution of 2440 x 2224 pixels (413 ppi).
Of course, there is also automatic brightness adjustment, Always On Display, HDR10+ support for brighter and more vibrant pictures, and brightness up to 1800 nits. The refresh rate varies from 1 to 120 Hz.
The appearance of the screen also does not match the quality. With a diagonal of 6.45 inches and a resolution of 2504 × 1080 pixels, it is convenient for everyday tasks such as watching channels, making calls or working with instant messengers.
In its complex state, the smartphone is incredibly thin.
According to my personal feelings, I can close the external screen – this is a full-fledged working tool that is pleasant to use without opening the device every time to view notifications.
The fold line to the inner screen, which was a problem with early foldable smartphones, is almost invisible. This was made possible thanks to a new generation of flexible coating that provides sufficient load.
Scrolling on the screen is very smooth, there are no jerks, which means your eyes get less tired even after using the Mate X6 for a long time.
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Performance and Software
To minimize throttling, the smartphone has such a cooling system.
As usual, HUAWEI does not mention anywhere that the processor is installed in the Mate X6. However, there are absolutely no problems with the performance of the smartphone. Combined with 12 GB of RAM, the device copes with any task – from video editing to complex games.
The tablet runs the proprietary HarmonyOS 4.0 operating system, which protects the flexible screen. The interface automatically maintains the folded or unfolded state associated with the use of unique elements, such as multiple tasks on a large screen.
Switching between applications is smooth and without delay.
Of course, you can connect several active applications, such as a text editor, instant messenger and browser, to the big screen at once, without having to switch between them. This is very convenient and it’s worth trying to work in this format at least once in order to forever experience the charm of a flexible smartphone.
Thanks to the proprietary shell and actual filling, any applications are quickly displayed, switching between them takes a fraction of a second. HUAWEI Mate X6 also takes security into account, with advanced encryption and privacy features.
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Cameras with unique fish
Taking photographs with the HUAWEI Mate X6 is a pleasure.
In total, the smartphone has three main cameras on board:
▪️ Main module (50 MP, F1.4-F4.0) Take pictures with excellent detail even in low light
▪️ Ultra wide angle lens (40 MP, F2.2) Allows you to shoot vivid landscapes.
▪️ Telephoto camera (48 MP, F3.0) useful for portraits with bokeh effect
An attentive reader may notice that there are not three “eyes” on the rear panel, but four. And this is where the unique feature of the Mate X6 lies – the fourth module does not take photographs at all. He evaluates the colors.
HUAWEI Mate X6 is the first smartphone in which engineers have built in a color spectroscopy sensor that can recognize 1.5 million colors. When shooting, it analyzes the colors in the frame and transfers them to the shot from a far angle using special Fusion XD software.
If you are holding the HUAWEI Mate X6 in your hands, take a photo of the shape of something and close the lower right “eye” of the sensor camera block. And then take the same photo without covering it. Immediately notice the difference in colors.
Two front cameras in a smartphone: one on the outside and one on the internal screen. Their 8 MP resolution is great for selfies and video calls. The quality is decent, in low light it perfectly captures the picture with a minimum of noise and sand.
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Battery and autonomy
This is how the batteries are placed on a smartphone. One charge lasts a long time.
The smartphone is equipped with a 5110 mAh battery, which allows you to use the device all day without recharging, even with the flexible screen active. It’s especially impressive due to its high power consumption, but the engineers did a great job maximizing the device’s energy efficiency.
When charging, Huawei SuperCharge technology is used, which allows you to charge your smartphone with a complete 66 W unit. up to 70% in just 30 minutes. It also offers 50W wireless charging, which is one of the best performance among modern smartphones in general.
Taking advantage of the device’s energy efficiency, we can mention the work of HarmonyOS, which optimizes the performance of applications, reducing power consumption in the background. My iPhone doesn’t seem to last as long on a single charge as this smartphone with 3x larger headphones.
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Bottom line: no longer a niche device
This smartphone has charm. You will definitely appreciate it.
HUAWEI Mate X6 makes a very pleasant impression. This device is easy to use despite its form factor. That is, if you think foldable smartphones are still too thick, heavy and clunky, then the Mate X6 is proof otherwise.
In terms of characteristics and technological features, this smartphone truly belongs to the category of niche devices for particularly hardcore fans of the brand and lovers of unusual new products. This is the first flexible smartphone for everyone who loves photography, often uses their pocket device for the Internet, instant messengers, edits videos on the go, or just reads books.
Thanks to the HUAWEI Mate X6, you can forget about your tablet. Here it is, a real alternative that fits in any pocket, for example, a smartphone, but at any second can increase to sizes convenient for reading, drawing, texting and viewing.
HUAWEI Mate X6 in Russia is sold in 16/512 GB configuration at a price of 189,999 rubles. We are giving as a gift the newest Huawei GT smartwatch 5 and 6 months warranty for screen replacementjust in case.
Of all the colors, I personally liked red the most, with an eco-leather back panel. It looks as bright and stylish as possible, attracting the eye.
Well, you’ll find out which one you like when you touch all three contacts. In any case, you will get an excellent new generation device that will make you love smartphones with a flexible display.
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Source: Iphones RU
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