Huawei P50 Pro vs Mate 50 Pro: The Ultimate Showdown

Huawei continues to push boundaries with its flagship phones, and the P50 Pro and Mate 50 Pro are prime examples. Both offer stunning designs, impressive cameras, and powerful performance, but which one truly comes out on top? This comprehensive comparison will break down every aspect to help you decide.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Mate 50 Pro edges out the P50 Pro thanks to its more powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, brighter display, and slightly improved battery life. While the P50 Pro remains a strong contender, the Mate 50 Pro represents a noticeable upgrade, especially for demanding users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Huawei P50 Pro	Huawei Mate 50 Pro

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China

Launch
Announced	2021, July 29	2022, September 06
Status	Available. Released 2021, August 12	Available. Released 2022, September 28

Body
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame	-
Dimensions	158.8 x 72.8 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)	162.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.38 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	195 g (6.88 oz)	205 g / 209 g (7.23 oz)
	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)

Display
Protection	-	Huawei Kunlun Glass
Resolution	1228 x 2700 pixels (~450 ppi density)	1212 x 2616 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
Size	6.6 inches, 105.4 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio)	6.74 inches, 111.8 cm2 (~91.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz	OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
Chipset	Kirin 9000 (5 nm)Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm)	Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm)
GPU	Mali-G78 MP24Adreno 660	Adreno 730
OS	HarmonyOS 2.0 (China), EMUI 14.2 (Europe), no Google Play Services	EMUI 13 (International), HarmonyOS 3.0 (China)

Memory
Card slot	Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)	Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM	256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
	-	UFS 3.1

Main Camera
Features	Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR	Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad	50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/3.5, 90mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, 7x lossless zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF 40 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (B/W), AF	-
Single	13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), AF	13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide) TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Triple	-	50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/3.5, 90mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps, 720p@960fps, 720p@3840fps, HDR, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	Panorama, HDR	HDR, panorama
Single	13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), AF	13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide) TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
	-	32-bit/384kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE
Infrared port	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.1, OTG	USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
	-	BDS Satellite Message (sending only)

Battery
Charging	66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless charging	66W wired 50W wireless 5W reverse wireless
Type	Li-Po 4360 mAh	Li-Po 4700 mAh

Misc
Colors	Golden Black, Cocoa Gold, Pearl White, Charm Pink	Black, Silver, Purple, Orange
Models	JAD-AL50, JAD-LX9, JAD-AL00	DCO-AL00, DCO-LX9
Price	$ 196.62 / £ 329.00 / € 473.13	About 900 EUR

Tests
Battery life	Endurance rating 76h	Endurance rating 104h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-27.3 LUFS (Good)	-24.8 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	AnTuTu: 793876 (v8), 786215 (v9) GeekBench: 3145 (v5.1) GFXBench: 44fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 979921 (v9) GeekBench: 3839 (v5.1) GFXBench: 68fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Huawei P50 Pro

Excellent camera system
Solid performance
Premium design
Good value (potentially)

Older chipset
Lower brightness display
Slightly shorter battery life

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

Powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Brighter display
Improved battery life
XMAGE imaging system

Higher price
Reverse wireless charging is slower (5W vs potentially higher)

Display Comparison

The Mate 50 Pro boasts a significantly brighter display at 946 nits compared to the P50 Pro's 754 nits. Both offer excellent contrast ratios (infinite nominal), but the Mate 50 Pro's increased brightness provides better visibility in direct sunlight. Color accuracy is generally excellent on both, with vibrant and accurate color reproduction.

Camera Comparison

Both phones feature exceptional camera systems, but the Mate 50 Pro introduces XMAGE, Huawei's new imaging system, which enhances color science and overall image quality. While both offer excellent photo and video capabilities, the Mate 50 Pro generally produces more natural-looking images with improved dynamic range. Low-light performance is also slightly better on the Mate 50 Pro.

Performance

The Mate 50 Pro's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G delivers a noticeable performance boost over the P50 Pro's Kirin 9000 or Snapdragon 888 4G. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and improved gaming performance on the Mate 50 Pro. Both phones handle everyday tasks with ease.

Battery Life

The Mate 50 Pro demonstrates slightly better battery endurance, with an active use score of 10:36h and an endurance rating of 104h, compared to the P50 Pro's 76h endurance rating. Both support 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, ensuring relatively quick top-ups.

Buying Guide

The Huawei P50 Pro is a great choice for users seeking a premium camera experience and solid performance at a potentially lower price point. The Mate 50 Pro is ideal for those who prioritize top-tier performance, a brighter display, and the latest features, willing to invest a bit more.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is the Mate 50 Pro worth the extra cost over the P50 Pro?

If you prioritize performance, a brighter display, and the latest camera technology, the Mate 50 Pro is worth the investment. However, the P50 Pro remains a capable device and offers excellent value if you're on a tighter budget.

❓ Do both phones support 5G?

No, both the Huawei P50 Pro and Mate 50 Pro are 4G-only devices due to ongoing trade restrictions. This is a significant limitation for users in regions with widespread 5G coverage.