{"id":6833,"date":"2021-03-06T00:02:32","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T23:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2021\/03\/06\/phone-comparisons-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-vs-huawei-mate-x2\/"},"modified":"2021-03-06T21:17:50","modified_gmt":"2021-03-06T20:17:50","slug":"phone-comparisons-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-vs-huawei-mate-x2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2021\/03\/06\/phone-comparisons-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-vs-huawei-mate-x2\/","title":{"rendered":"Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Huawei Mate X2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Huawei has recently announced its second-gen foldable smartphone, the Huawei Mate X2. That device is a lot more similar to what Samsung has to offer, than the first-gen model was. Therefore, comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Huawei Mate X2 seems to be the right thing to do. These two phones have a lot in common, when it comes to the design, at the very least.
\nSamsung is leading the foldables race, without question, but Huawei is trying to get some of the action as well. The Huawei Mate X2 now folds in the same way as the Galaxy Z Fold 2 does, inwards. The Huawei Mate X folded outwards, and that makes all the difference. We\u2019ll compare these two smartphones across a number of different categories, as per usual. We\u2019ll kick things off by listing their specifications.
\nSpecs<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
\nHuawei Mate X2<\/p>\n

Screen size
\nMain: 7.6-inch fullHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (foldable, 120Hz)
\nSecondary (Cover): 6.2-inch fullHD+ Super AMOLED display (flat, 60Hz)
\nMain: 8-inch fullHD+ OLED display (foldable, 90Hz)
\nSecondary (Cover): 6.45-inch OLED display (flat, 60Hz)<\/p>\n

Screen resolution
\nMain: 2208 x 1768
\nSecondary (Cover): 2260 x 816
\nMain: 2480 x 2200
\nSecondary (Cover): 2700 x 1160<\/p>\n

SoC
\nQualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
\nHuawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000<\/p>\n

RAM
\n12GB (LPDDR5)
\n8GB<\/p>\n

Storage
\n256GB (UFS 3.1), non-expandable
\n256GB\/512GB; Expandable (up to 256GB)<\/p>\n

Rear cameras
\n12MP (1.8um pixel size, Super Speed Dual Pixel OIS, f\/1.8 aperture, 83-degree FoV)
\n12MP (1.0um pixel size, f\/2.4 aperture, 45-degree view, 2x optical zoom, 10x digital zoom, telephoto)
\n12MP (1.12um pixel size, f\/2.2 aperture, 123-degree FoV, ultra-wide)
\n50MP (f\/1.9 aperture, 1.22um pixel size, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS)
\n12MP (telephoto, f\/2.4 aperture, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom)
\n16MP (ultra-wide, f\/2.2 aperture, 17mm lens)
\n8MP (periscope telephoto, f\/4.4 aperture, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom)<\/p>\n

Front cameras
\n10MP (f\/2.2 aperture, 1.22um pixel size, 80-degree FoV)
\n10MP (f\/2.2 aperture, 1.22um pixel size, 80-degree FoV)
\n16MP (f\/2.2 aperture)<\/p>\n

Battery
\n4,500mAh, non-removable, 25W fast wired charging, 11W wireless charging, 9W Wireless PowerShare
\n4,5o0mAh, non-removable, 55W wired charging<\/p>\n

Dimensions
\nUnfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9mm
\nFolded: 159.2 x 68 x 16.8mm
\nUnfolded: 161.8 x 145.8 x 8.2mm
\nFolded: 161.8 x 74.6 x 14.7mm<\/p>\n

Weight
\n282 grams
\n295 grams<\/p>\n

Connectivity
\n5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C
\n5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C<\/p>\n

Security
\nSide-facing fingerprint scanner
\nSide-facing fingerprint scanner<\/p>\n

OS
\nAndroid 10 (upgradable)
\nOne UI 2.5
\nAndroid 10
\nEMUI 11<\/p>\n

Price
\n$1,999
\n$2,785<\/p>\n

Buy
\nSamsung
\nHuawei (not available yet)<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Huawei Mate X2: Design
\nBoth the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Huawei Mate X2 are made out of metal and glass. They actually look somewhat similar. The Huawei Mate X2 has a pill-shaped camera display hole in the top-left corner of its outer display. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a display hole as well, but a single one, and it\u2019s centered on the display. One such hole is included on the inside of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 as well, while the Huawei Mate X2\u2019s inner display doesn\u2019t have such obstructions. More on that in the display section.<\/p>\n

Rear camera setups are placed in the same spot on both phones. They\u2019re located in the top-left corner on the back. The camera setups are quite different, and they look different as well. They\u2019re both quite hefty. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 weighs 282 grams, while the Huawei Mate X2 is a bit heavier at 295 grams.
\nThe Galaxy Z Fold 2 is shorter, narrower, and thicker than the Huawei Mate X2 when folded. When unfolded, it\u2019s shorter, narrower, and thinner. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is actually a lot more narrow than the Mate X2 when folded, which makes it much easier to use with one hand if needed, despite the heft and thickness. Both phones do look and feel premium, though you do need to keep in mind the heft. Using a foldable smartphone is much different than using a regular handset.
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Huawei Mate X2: Display
\nBoth of these phones have two displays. That was not the case with the Huawei Mate X, but the Mate X2 did add a secondary panel. That being said, all those displays are of the OLED variety, but they\u2019re quite different in comparison. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 features a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display with 2208 x 1768 resolution. That display offers a 120Hz refresh rate, and it supports HDR10+ content. The secondary display on the phone measures 6.23 inches, and it\u2019s a Super AMOLED unit. That panel is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus, and it has a resolution of 2260 x 816.
\nThe Huawei Mate X2, on the other hand, sports an 8-inch main display. That is an OLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, and resolution of 2480 x 2200. The phone\u2019s secondary display measures 6.45 inches, and it\u2019s also an OLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. This secondary display offers a resolution of 2700 x 1160. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with a higher screen-to-body ratio, though we\u2019re talking about main displays here. All those displays are also flat, by the way.
\nSo, both phones offer fairly large main displays, though the Huawei Mate X2\u2019s is larger. Those displays are also really good. Technically the Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a better main display, due to higher resolution, and it\u2019s also a newer panel. Both main and secondary displays are great in both cases, though. They\u2019re both quite vivid, and offer really good viewing angles. The Galaxy Z Fold 2\u2019s secondary display doesn\u2019t offer a high refresh rate, unfortunately, but that\u2019s not exactly a huge loss.
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Huawei Mate X2: Performance
\nIs the performance any good, though? Well, yes, it is. Both of these phones come with extremely powerful hardware, as they are flagship-grade phones. Their software builds are also really well-optimized, which results in an excellent performance. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with the Snapdragon 865+ SoC, and modern RAM and storage unit. The Huawei Mate X2, on the flip side, is fueled by the Kirin 9000 SoC, and it also comes with newer RAM and storage builds.
\nIt is worth noting that the Huawei Mate X2 does not include Google services. This phone launched in China only, for now, but when it comes to other markets, it won\u2019t offer Google services either. It does come with Android 10, though, and Huawei\u2019s EMUI 11 skin on top of it. The Galaxy Z Fold 2, on the other hand, includes Android 10, but is upgradable to Android 11 with One UI 3.1. It does include Google services, of course.
\nIn regular, day-to-day usage, both of these phones shine. They can fly through basically anything you throw at them. They\u2019re blazing fast in browsing, taking images, consuming multimedia, and so on. Such tasks are a joy to perform on their large panels. They also handle games really well, which was to be expected considering their hardware. With the Mate X2 you\u2019ll have access to considerably less games, though, so keep that in mind.
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Huawei Mate X2: Battery
\nIn regards to battery life, well, there\u2019s nothing to worry about. Both of these phones come with 4,500mAh battery packs. Those batteries are large enough, and in combination with the provided hardware and software, they can provide plenty of use time before needing a charge. In our testing, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 can provide around 6 hours of screen-on-time, though your mileage may vary, of course.
\nThe Huawei Mate X2 should be able to provide similar numbers. All in all, the battery life should be more than enough for most people, though, on the other hand, these two phones are meant to use as tablets, to a degree, so if you\u2019re pushing them extra hard, you\u2019ll need to reach for a charger before the end of the day. That probably won\u2019t be the case for most of you, though. The good news is, if you do reach for a charger, both of them support fast charging.
\nThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 offers 25W fast wired charging, and 11W wireless charging. On top of that, reverse wireless charging is also included. The Huawei Mate X2 provides even faster charging, at 55W. Do note that Huawei\u2019s foldable does not offer wireless charging, though, nor wireless charging. That’s an unfortunate omission on Huawei’s part. We still do not know why the company did it, but there you go.
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Huawei Mate X2: Cameras
\nSpoiler alert, both smartphones offer great camera performance. The camera setups are quite different, but both are quite effective. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 includes three cameras on the back. It has a standard combo, in addition to the main wide-angle camera, it sports telephoto and ultrawide ones. The Huawei Mate X2, on the other hand, includes those three, plus a periscope telephoto camera as well, for those crazy zooms.<\/p>\n

In regards to the main camera performance, well, both are excellent in daylight, while they hold their own during the night as well. The Huawei Mate X2 tends to capture a bit more detail, while the Galaxy Z Fold 2 can handle HDR shots a bit better. The Mate X2 actually has the same main sensor as the Mate 40 Pro, and that sensor really does shine. It does an excellent job in low light as well, while the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is nothing to scoff at in such scenarios either. Both allow plenty of light into a scene, and tend to balance shots really well.
\nUltra-wide cameras are good on both phones, though nothing to write home about. They do a good job in low light, though not nearly as good as the main sensors. The Mate X2 provides 10x optical zoom, while the Galaxy Z Fold 2 goes up to 2x when it comes to optical zoom. Video recording is excellent on both, and they both provide 4K video recording up to 60 FPS.
\nAudio
\nFirst and foremost, do note that neither of these two phones provides a 3.5mm headphone jack. That is not exactly surprising, as most flagship smartphones do not these days. They do, however, include stereo speakers. Samsung\u2019s speakers are tuned by AKG, as is the phone\u2019s audio performance. Does it show? Well, the sound coming from the phone\u2019s speakers is great, but the same can be said for the Mate X2 as well. It is loud and crisp, while you won\u2019t notice any major distortions.
\nWhen it comes to audio via a good pair of headphones, well, it\u2019s good. The vast majority of people won\u2019t have any complaints, only audiophiles might. The sound is well-balanced, and it\u2019s pretty much standard when it comes to flagship smartphones. They all offer good sound quality in that regard.
\nThe post Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Huawei Mate X2 appeared first on Android Headlines.
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