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Huawei Mate X Price in South Africa
Buying the Huawei Mate X in South Africa
No shop in South Africa that we track has listed the Huawei Mate X yet, so there is no local price for it right now. Sell this phone in South Africa? List it on infozme.com for free.
- Warranty: check whether the phone comes with the official warranty in South Africa or is an imported (international) unit. Imports can be cheaper but may not be covered by local service centres.
- Network bands: make sure the model sold in South Africa supports your carrier's 4G/5G bands — see the Network section of the specs below.
- Before you pay: confirm the price, stock, storage/RAM version and colour with the shop, as prices change often.
What is the Huawei Mate X price in South Africa?
The Huawei Mate X is not listed by shops in South Africa that we track yet, so there is no local price for it right now.
Where can I buy the Huawei Mate X in South Africa?
We have not found a shop in South Africa selling the Huawei Mate X yet. Phone shops in South Africa can list it on infozme.com for free.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | Foldable OLED |
| Size Unfolded | 8.0 inches, 205.0 cm2 (~86.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution Unfolded | 2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi density) |
| Folded Cover Display (Front) | 6.6 inches, 1148 x 2480 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio |
| Folded Rear Display (Back) | 6.38 inches, 892 x 2480 pixels, 25:9 ratio |
Platform
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 |
| Chipset | Kirin 980 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP10 |
Memory
| Card slot | Nano Memory (NM) up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 512GB 8GB RAM, UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Modules | 40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 2x optical zoom; 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide); TOF 3D (depth) |
| Features | Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Modules | No dedicated selfie camera; uses main camera system |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 55W wired, 85% in 30 min |
Body
| Dimensions Unfolded | 161.3 x 146.2 x 5.4 mm |
| Dimensions Folded | 161.3 x 78.3 x 11 mm |
| Weight | 295 g (10.41 oz) |
| Build | Plastic front (display), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (Dual SIM) |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| Announced | 2019, February 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, November |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unique and impressive foldable design
- Large, immersive 8-inch display when unfolded
- Excellent camera system with Leica optics
- Blazing fast 55W charging
- Early adoption of 5G technology
Cons
- Very expensive launch price
- Outward folding screen is more susceptible to damage
- Limited international availability
- Kirin 980 chipset was a generation behind newer flagships at its actual release
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
In The Box & Warranty
- Huawei Mate X smartphone
- 55W SuperCharge charger
- USB-C cable
- USB-C earphones
- Protective clamshell case
- SIM ejector tool
Typically includes a standard one-year manufacturer's warranty, subject to regional consumer laws.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei Mate X?
The Huawei Mate X is an innovative foldable smartphone released in November 2019, featuring an outward-folding OLED display that transforms it from a 6.6-inch phone into an 8-inch tablet.
When was the Huawei Mate X released?
The Huawei Mate X was officially released in November 2019, after being unveiled in February 2019.
Does the Huawei Mate X support 5G?
Yes, the Huawei Mate X was one of the first smartphones to support 5G connectivity, powered by Huawei's Balong 5000 modem.
What kind of camera does the Huawei Mate X have?
The Huawei Mate X features a quad-camera system co-engineered with Leica, including a 40MP wide lens, 16MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, and a TOF 3D sensor.
What is the battery life and charging speed of the Mate X?
The Mate X is equipped with a 4500 mAh battery and supports Huawei's 55W SuperCharge technology, capable of charging 85% in just 30 minutes.
Is the Huawei Mate X available globally?
The Huawei Mate X had limited international availability and was primarily launched. Subsequent Huawei foldable models, like the Mate Xs, saw broader global releases.