Huawei P60 vs Mate 50 Pro: The Ultimate Showdown

Huawei continues to push boundaries with its flagship phones. The P60 and Mate 50 Pro both offer premium features and stunning designs, but cater to slightly different users. This comprehensive comparison will break down the key differences to help you decide which one to choose.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Mate 50 Pro edges out the P60 thanks to its superior battery life, slightly improved performance, and the added convenience of reverse wireless charging. While the P60 is a strong contender, the Mate 50 Pro offers a more complete flagship experience.

PHONES
Phone Names Huawei P60 Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTEGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
 CDMA2000 1x 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China
Launch
Announced2023, March 232022, September 06
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, March 31Available. Released 2022, September 28
Body
Dimensions161 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm (6.34 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)162.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.38 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight197 g (6.95 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
Resolution1220 x 2700 pixels (~444 ppi density)1212 x 2616 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
Size6.67 inches, 107.7 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)6.74 inches, 111.8 cm2 (~91.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120HzOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm)
GPUAdreno 730Adreno 730
OSHarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play ServicesEMUI 13 (International), HarmonyOS 3.0 (China)
Memory
Card slotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
 UFSUFS 3.1
Main Camera
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panoramaLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Single-13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide) TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Triple48 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 25mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)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
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps, 720p@960fps, 720p@3840fps, HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesPanorama, HDRHDR, panorama
Single13 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide) TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR Vivid4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 -32-bit/384kHz audio
Comms
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.2, A2DP, LE
Infrared portYesYes
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (B1I+B1c+B2a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTGUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFace ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
 BDS Satellite MessageBDS Satellite Message (sending only)
Battery
Charging66W wired 50W wireless66W wired 50W wireless 5W reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 4815 mAhLi-Po 4700 mAh
Misc
ColorsBlack, Green, Violet, Rococo PearlBlack, Silver, Purple, Orange
ModelsLNA-AL00, LNA-LX9DCO-AL00, DCO-LX9
PriceAbout 600 EURAbout 900 EUR
Tests
Battery life- Endurance rating 104h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker- -24.8 LUFS (Very good)
Performance- AnTuTu: 979921 (v9) GeekBench: 3839 (v5.1) GFXBench: 68fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Huawei P60

  • Excellent main camera
  • Sleek and stylish design
  • Fast charging (66W wired, 50W wireless)

  • Shorter battery life compared to Mate 50 Pro
  • No reverse wireless charging
  • 4G connectivity only

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

  • Exceptional battery life (104h endurance rating)
  • Slightly better performance
  • Reverse wireless charging
  • Versatile camera system

  • Design might be less appealing to some
  • Price is generally higher
  • 4G connectivity only

Display Comparison

Both phones feature OLED displays, but the Mate 50 Pro boasts a significantly higher peak brightness (946 nits vs P60's estimated 800-900 nits) and an infinite contrast ratio, resulting in a more vibrant and immersive viewing experience. The Mate 50 Pro's display also tends to be slightly larger, offering more screen real estate.

Camera Comparison

The P60 is renowned for its exceptional main camera, often praised for its color accuracy and detail. The Mate 50 Pro offers a more versatile camera system with potentially better low-light performance and zoom capabilities. Both phones excel in photography, but the Mate 50 Pro's overall system is slightly more advanced.

Performance

Both devices utilize the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, but the Mate 50 Pro has slightly higher clock speeds on its CPU cores (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710, 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 vs P60's 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710, 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510). This translates to marginally better performance in demanding tasks, though both phones are incredibly fast.

Battery Life

The Mate 50 Pro clearly wins in the battery department. It consistently achieves impressive battery life, with an active use score of 10:36h and an endurance rating of 104h. The P60's battery life is good, but not as exceptional as the Mate 50 Pro's.

Buying Guide

The Huawei P60 is ideal for users prioritizing a sleek design and excellent camera capabilities, particularly for photography enthusiasts. The Mate 50 Pro is better suited for power users who demand long battery life, robust performance, and added features like reverse wireless charging.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Huawei P60 support 5G?
No, both the Huawei P60 and Mate 50 Pro are 4G-only devices due to restrictions on Huawei's access to 5G technology.
❓ Which phone has the better zoom capabilities?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro generally offers better zoom capabilities due to its more advanced telephoto lens and image processing algorithms.
❓ Are these phones available globally?
Availability varies by region. Due to ongoing trade restrictions, these phones may not be officially available in all markets.
❓ What software do these phones use?
Both phones run EMUI, Huawei's custom Android-based operating system. However, they do not have access to Google Mobile Services.