Huawei Ascend Mate Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
6.1", 1280 x 720
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Storage
8 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
K3V2
Battery
4050 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Ascend Mate
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 163.5 mm Better than 93 % of phones rated.
Width 85.7 mm Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Depth 9.9 mm Better than 53 % of phones rated.
Weight 198 g Worse than 90 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Crystal black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Connector Type Microphone jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

The Huawei Ascend Mate has a height of 163.5 mm, a width of 85.7 mm and a thickness of 9.9 mm. The weight of the phone is 198 g.

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DISPLAY Huawei Ascend Mate
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology True HD IPS Plus
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.1" Better than 80 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 6.1" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Huawei Ascend Mate is 1280 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Huawei Ascend Mate
Processor Type (CPU) K3V2
Clock Speed 1.5 GHz Better than 54 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.

Huawei Ascend Mate is equipped with K3V2. The number of processor cores is 4. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Huawei Ascend Mate reaches the frequency of 1.5 GHz.

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MEMORY Huawei Ascend Mate
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 8 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Huawei Ascend Mate is 2 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Huawei Ascend Mate
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Huawei Ascend Mate has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 8 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei Ascend Mate
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4050 mAh Better than 85 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 216 hours Worse than 82 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1680 minutes Better than 90 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Standby (WCDMA): up to 216 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1680 min
Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 10.5 hrs

The battery size of Huawei Ascend Mate is 4050 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 216 hours and it expresses the maximum time your phone can last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Huawei Ascend Mate is provided with a talk time about 1680 minutes.

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CELLULAR Huawei Ascend Mate
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Huawei Ascend Mate supports 3G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).

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COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Ascend Mate
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.0, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Huawei Ascend Mate
Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, AAC +, eAAC
Supported Digital Video Standards AVI, MPEG-4
FEATURES Huawei Ascend Mate
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified, Smart Reading function, Guiding Wizard function, ADRX technology, QPC technology, Magic Touch
OTHERS Huawei Ascend Mate
Included Accessories Power adapter

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