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The epitome of foldable phones! Huawei Mate X5 sets the benchmark with its lightweight design and comprehensive communication capabilities: Leading the way in the foldable flagship arena.

Jian Jia Thu, Apr 04 2024 09:13 AM EST

Even though mainstream smartphone manufacturers have all ventured into the foldable phone market, when it comes to foldable screens, Huawei still springs to mind first for consumers. The association of foldable screens with Huawei has deeply entrenched itself in the minds of users. Huawei was among the first batch of domestic manufacturers to enter the foldable phone domain, and it currently boasts the most comprehensive layout of foldable screen products nationwide and even globally. 7074a8db-c591-4153-b27e-9a09154162e8.png With the rapid rise of the foldable phone market, what was once merely available has now become practical, user-friendly, and even sleek and versatile. The Huawei Mate X5 stands as the first flagship foldable phone on the market that is not only slim and versatile but also sets industry standards with its comprehensive flagship-level features. Through technologies like Xuanwu toughened Kunlun glass, IPX8 water resistance, and dual-directional BeiDou satellite messaging, it continues to lead the development of the foldable phone industry.

Slim yet reliable! Making foldable phones user-friendly and durable.

In the past, consumers' main concerns when purchasing foldable phones were reliability and practicality. On one hand, they worried about the fragility of foldable screens, and on the other hand, they were concerned about the bulky and cumbersome experience in daily use. However, the Huawei Mate X5 has completely eliminated these concerns, pushing aside the "two major difficulties" in the foldable phone industry.

The weight of the Huawei Mate X5 is comparable to that of conventional high-end flagship phones with cases. In daily use, users won't feel discomfort due to its weight, as it stands shoulder to shoulder with flat-panel phones in terms of body control. S3d0bb5e8-bd59-4a9a-abd4-3530de318557.jpg Huawei has also applied a rounded and soft four-curved edge design, achieving the industry's original four-curved folding body. The body is naturally smooth, comfortable to hold, and offers an excellent grip. While being lightweight, Huawei Mate X5 also takes into account industry-leading reliability. Its Collector's Edition is equipped with Xuanwu tempered Kunlun glass, obtaining the world's first Swiss SGS Gold Standard Five-Star Anti-Scratch and Drop Resistance Certification. With Xuanwu tempered technology and second-generation Kunlun glass technology, the outer screen's scratch resistance has been increased by 300%, and the drop resistance has been improved by 100%. a7dd97fa-343f-4f16-8274-9e8c44e35c9b.png Furthermore, it supports IPX8 waterproof rating and can be operated with wet hands. With these two technologies, Huawei Mate X5 users can rest assured in their daily use. Accidental drops, water splashes, or beverage spills won't disrupt its functionality, making it the perfect companion for spring outings without any extra worries.

Lingxi Communication + Beidou Satellite Coverage: Seamless communication in all scenarios - be it high-speed trains, underground parking lots, or outdoor environments.

With Huawei's robust communication technology, Huawei Mate X5 ensures a worry-free communication experience.

In daily life, with the support of Lingxi communication technology, users can enjoy three major functions: Lingxi antenna, Lingxi AI algorithm, and Lingxi network. Through deep coordination and optimization of software and hardware, the phone's communication capabilities are comprehensively enhanced. S1b62df19-b8c9-425b-ab07-eee46be2d32d.jpg The Huawei Mate X5 incorporates the latest advancements in Huawei's communication technology. With its ultra-sensitive Agile Antenna design, whether folded, unfolded, or held, it significantly enhances signal perception capability, delivering an industry-leading communication experience.

The Agile AI algorithm and Agile Network intelligently determine the user's surroundings, making smarter choices for superior networks in weak signal and congested areas. Whether you're in an elevator or subway, enjoying TikTok or binge-watching, the Huawei Mate X5 ensures a smooth experience throughout. Even in signal dead zones, it swiftly restores connectivity, preventing signal "spinning." dbc86856-54d6-4a12-8841-5927b776da19.png Additionally, it supports multi-network concurrency, selecting the best network for connection, which is particularly useful when trying to buy tickets. It can even leverage the advantages of the foldable screen by simultaneously opening two or three platforms to buy tickets, whether it's for concerts or purchasing goods, giving users an edge.

In special scenarios like outdoor environments without signals, the Huawei Mate X5 ensures connectivity through dual-directional Beidou satellite messaging. Even in places like mountains, forests, or deserts, users can lift their phones to directly connect to satellites to send emergency messages with precise coordinates. Receivers, even if not using Huawei phones, can reply through web pages, the Changlian App, etc. This significantly improves survival chances in situations like maritime emergencies or earthquake rescues, where ground network signals are absent.

HarmonyOS, independently developed by Huawei, offers unique industry features such as gesture control and split-screen multitasking. Huawei, as a leader in the foldable phone industry, not only excels in hardware but also provides leading software experiences through its self-developed HarmonyOS 4 system. With features like air gestures, smart multi-windows, partitioned screenshots, and super terminals, it maximizes the advantages of large screens and seamlessly transforms into work devices or entertainment hubs. Particularly, air gesture operation has received high praise from users, allowing them to control the phone without touching the screen, especially useful when watching short videos or news. cb634d36-940e-4c7a-8cf7-0fb8ede29af6.jpg The Huawei Mate X5 features a dual-axis waterdrop hinge, enabling the screen to hover at multiple angles. This allows for hands-free viewing, where you can place it down while watching videos. Apps like Youku and iQIYI support this feature, allowing the bottom half of the screen to act as a control panel while ensuring that subtitles only appear on the bottom half, leaving the video unobstructed for a more immersive viewing experience. 5e79e4b1-9d18-4731-ad2f-28483d14591e.jpg In hover mode, it becomes a natural selfie stick, freeing your hands completely and allowing unlimited angles. The hover image selfie function can capture various personalized photos anytime, anywhere through timing/smile/voice snapping.

Moreover, the Huawei Mate X5 is equipped with imaging configurations that are on par with flagship straight-screen models, featuring a 50-megapixel super-sensing camera (F1.8 aperture) + 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera (F2.2 aperture) + 12-megapixel 5x optical zoom periscope telephoto camera (F3.4 aperture, OIS optical image stabilization) triple camera setup. It can stably record scenes anytime, anywhere, and coupled with exclusive XMAGE imaging technology, its foldable screen imaging capabilities are not to be underestimated. 17b2e43a-c342-4b0a-b277-0a5392146e10.png It's worth mentioning that the versatility of HarmonyOS 4 extends beyond just smartphones. It allows for seamless connectivity across all devices through the Hongmeng ecosystem. For instance, you can turn the Huawei Mate X5 into a remote control for your TV or a touchpad for your laptop, enabling comprehensive smart device integration to better serve users.

Overall, the Huawei Mate X5 excels in communication, system performance, imaging, and security, delivering an impressive performance in the era of foldable smartphones. Its excellence hints at even more innovations to come in the future. Huawei uses cutting-edge technology to dispel users' inherent doubts about the usability and durability of foldable screens, transforming them into user-friendly and practical flagship smartphones.

In today's smartphone landscape, where innovation seems to have hit a bottleneck, Huawei's three foldable screen designs - outer fold, inner fold, and small fold - offer users a refreshing and innovative experience, establishing itself as a leader in the industry. With continuous technological advancements and further development of HarmonyOS, Huawei is poised to continue leading the industry. Watch as Huawei continues to set the pace.