Huawei Mate X2 4G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: The Ultimate Folding Phone Battle
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 takes the crown. While the Mate X2 4G boasts a sleek design and powerful Kirin chipset, the Z Fold4’s superior display, more versatile camera system, faster charging, and broader software support make it the more compelling overall package.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Huawei Mate X2 4G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| - | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, June 28 | 2022, August 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, July 15 | Available. Released 2022, August 25 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 161.8 x 145.8 x 8.2 mmFolded: 161.8 x 74.6 x 14.7 mm | Unfolded: 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mmFolded: 155.1 x 67.1 x 14.2-15.8 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Weight | 295 g (10.41 oz) | 263 g (9.28 oz) |
| - | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) Stylus support | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi density) | 1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density) |
| Size | 8.0 inches, 205.0 cm2 (~86.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 7.6 inches, 183.2 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Foldable OLED, 90Hz | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) |
| - | Cover display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ 6.2 inches, 904 x 2316 pixels, 23.1:9 ratio | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Kirin 9000 (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP24 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12L, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 8 MP, f/4.4, 240mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF | - |
| Triple | - | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under display Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| - | Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 55W wired | 25W wired, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh | Li-Po 4400 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, White, Light Blue | Graygreen, Phantom Black, Beige, Burgundy |
| Models | TET-AL00 | SM-F936B, SM-F936B/DS, SM-F936U, SM-F936U1, SM-F936N, SM-F936W, SM-F9360 |
| Price | About 2290 EUR | $ 457.00 / € 511.80 / £ 485.00 / ₹ 73,899 |
| SAR | - | 0.96 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 1.30 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 101h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -28.3 LUFS (Average) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 964530 (v9) GeekBench: 3981 (v5.1) GFXBench: 43fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Huawei Mate X2 4G
- Sleek and compact folding design
- Powerful Kirin 9000 chipset
- Good build quality
- Fast 55W wired charging
- Limited software support (due to Huawei's situation)
- Unspecified display brightness and contrast
- Less versatile camera system
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- Brighter and higher contrast display
- Versatile and high-quality camera system
- Faster charging (wired, wireless, reverse wireless)
- Excellent multitasking capabilities
- Strong software support
- High price
- Bulky design
- Under-display camera still noticeable
Display Comparison
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4’s display is significantly brighter (1000 nits vs unspecified for Mate X2) and offers a superior contrast ratio (Infinite vs unspecified). While both have excellent foldable screens, Samsung’s implementation feels more refined and vibrant. The Z Fold4’s under-display camera is also less noticeable.
Camera Comparison
The Galaxy Z Fold4’s camera system is more versatile, offering a wider range of features and generally better image quality across various conditions. While the Mate X2 4G has a capable camera, it doesn't match the Z Fold4's overall performance, particularly in low light. The Z Fold4's under-display camera is also an improvement over previous generations.
Performance
Both phones offer flagship-level performance. The Kirin 9000 in the Mate X2 4G is a powerful chip, but the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in the Z Fold4 generally delivers slightly better efficiency and sustained performance, especially in demanding tasks. The Z Fold4 also benefits from Qualcomm's optimized software.
Battery Life
Both phones have large batteries, but the Z Fold4’s endurance rating (101h) suggests slightly better battery life. The Z Fold4 also offers significantly faster charging speeds (25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless) compared to the Mate X2 4G’s 55W wired charging.
Buying Guide
The Huawei Mate X2 4G is for those prioritizing a more compact folding design and are comfortable with Huawei's ecosystem and potential software limitations. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is ideal for users seeking a premium, feature-rich folding experience with excellent multitasking capabilities and a top-tier camera system, despite its higher price.