Huawei Huawei Mate RS

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Overview

Huawei Huawei Mate RS is a budget Android smartphone released in 2018 with a 6-inch OLED, Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 970 chipset, 40 main camera, and 4000 mAh battery.

Priced at $0, it targets users seeking budget performance.

Specifications of Huawei Huawei Mate RS

The display of Huawei Huawei Mate RS measures 6 inches with OLED technology. Peak brightness reaches 600 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1440 x 2880 px resolution.

Size
6 inches
Type
OLED
Resolution
1440 x 2880 px
Refresh Rate
60Hz
Peak Brightness
600 nits
HDR
HDR10

The camera system of Huawei Huawei Mate RS features 2 rear cameras: 40 main, 20MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 3x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 1080p.

Main Sensor
40
Camera Count
2 cameras
Ultrawide
20MP, FOV: 120°
Telephoto
8MP, 3x optical zoom
Max Video
1080p

The battery of Huawei Huawei Mate RS has 4000mAh capacity with 40 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 15. A full charge takes approximately 90 min minutes.

Capacity
4000mAh
Wired Charging
40
Wireless Charging
15
Full Charge Time
90 min minutes

The performance of Huawei Huawei Mate RS is powered by the Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 970 chipset with ARM Mali-G72 MP12 GPU. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 213000.

Chipset
Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 970
CPU
4x Cortex A73 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex A53 1.8 GHz
GPU
ARM Mali-G72 MP12
AnTuTu Score
213000

The memory of Huawei Huawei Mate RS offers 2GB RAM with 32GB storage options. RAM uses 6 GB technology. Storage is 32GB 2GB RAM.

RAM Options
2GB
Storage Options
32GB
RAM Type
6 GB
Storage Type
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

The connectivity of Huawei Huawei Mate RS includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 4.2.

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2
NFC
No

The build of Huawei Huawei Mate RS weighs 183g with Plastic frame and Plastic back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP67. Dimensions measure 152.9 x 72.5 x 8.5 mm.

Dimensions
152.9 x 72.5 x 8.5 mm
Weight
183g
Frame
Plastic
Back
Plastic
IP Rating
IP67

The software of Huawei Huawei Mate RS runs Android 9.0 (Pie). Software support extends 2 years through 2028.

OS
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Update Policy
2 years

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Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei Huawei Mate RS

Huawei Huawei Mate RS has a 40 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.

Related: mobile photography

Huawei Huawei Mate RS with Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 970 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.

Related: mobile gaming

Huawei Huawei Mate RS receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.

Related: software support

Yes, Huawei Huawei Mate RS supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.

Related: 5G connectivity

Yes, Huawei Huawei Mate RS has IP67 water resistance for protection against splashes and brief submersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Related: water resistance

Huawei Huawei Mate RS has a 4000mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.

Related: battery life

Huawei Huawei Mate RS at $0 is a budget device. It's worth buying if you prioritize affordability over premium features.

Related: buying decision

Huawei Huawei Mate RS supports 40 wired charging with full charge in approximately 90 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 15.

Related: fast charging

Huawei Huawei Mate RS is available in 32GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.

Related: storage capacity

Huawei Huawei Mate RS has a 6-inch OLED with 60Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.

Related: display quality

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Verdict

The Huawei Huawei Mate RS delivers practical value for users prioritizing affordability over premium features. Pick this phone for essential smartphone functionality, if you prioritize affordability while still needing core features.

Key Specifications

Display

6"

Main Camera

40

Chipset

Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 970

Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G BandsGSM /
3G BandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
4G LTE BandsLTE
5G Sub-6 Bandsn1-n41-n78
5G mmWave Bandsn260-n261
SpeedN/A
Carrier Aggregation4x4-mimo
SIMNano-SIM
Dual SIM ModeDual SIM
eSIM Support
VoLTE SupportN/A
VoWiFiN/A
NR CA Support2CC

Launch

Announced2018
StatusDiscontinued
AvailabilityN/A
Model VariantsN/A
Launch PriceN/A

Body & Design

Dimensions (mm)152.9 x 72.5 x 8.5 mm
Weight (g)183
Build MaterialsAluminium alloy
FramePlastic
Back FinishPlastic
Colors["Ruby Red", "Steel Blue"]
IP RatingIP67
Rugged CertificationsIP68
Ingress GasketsN/A
Form FactorBar
Hinge TypeN/A
Folded Dimensions0x0x0
Thermal Solutiongraphite-sheet
Notification/Alert
HapticsBasic

Display

Panel TypeOLED
Size (inches)6
Resolution (px)1440 x 2880 px
Aspect Ratio9:19
Pixel Density (ppi)537
Screen-to-body Ratio (%)83
Refresh Rate (Hz)60
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Touch Sampling Rate (Hz)120
Peak Brightness (nits)600
HDR StandardsHDR10
Color Gamut100-dci-p3
Color Depth10
PWM Dimming (Hz)240
Glass Protectiongorilla-glass-5
Oleophobic CoatingN/A
Curvature2D
Always-on Display
Display Driver ICN/A
Cover Display

Platform (SoC)

OS at LaunchAndroid 9.0 (Pie)
Update Policy2 years
ChipsetHuawei HiSilicon KIRIN 970
CPU4x Cortex A73 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex A53 1.8 GHz
GPUARM Mali-G72 MP12
NPU/AI TOPs1.92 TOPS
ISP Featuresdual-ISP
Modemkirin-970-modem
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ChipN/A
Throttling BehaviorN/A
Geekbench Single-CoreN/A
Geekbench Multi-CoreN/A
AnTuTu Score213000
3DMark ScoresN/A

Memory & Storage

RAM2GB
RAM Type6 GB
Storage32GB
Storage Type32GB 2GB RAM
Storage Speedufs-2.1
Expandable StoragemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Slot TypemicroSD
USB OTG
Filesystem Encryptionfde

Main Camera System

Rear Cameras2
Main Sensor40
Main Sensor SizeCMOS
Main Sensor Modelsony-imx600
Main Lensf/1.8, 27mm
OIS
Autofocuspaf
Pixel Binning1 um
Ultrawide20MP, FOV: 120°
Telephoto8MP, 3x optical zoom
MacroN/A
Depth/ToF/LiDAR
Flicker/Color SensorsN/A
FlashDual-LED
Video Resolution1080p
HDR/Dolby Vision Video
Video Codecsh264-hevc
Slow Motion960fps
Video Stabilizationois-eis
Night Mode Features
RAW/Pro ControlsN/A

Selfie Camera

Resolution23.8
Sensor Size1/3.2-inch
Aperturef/2.2
AF/OIS
Secondary Front Cam
Front Flash
Video1080p-30fps
HDR/Dolby VisionN/A
Face Unlock3d-tof

Audio

Loudspeakers
3.5mm Jack
Hi-Res Audio
Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos
Microphones1
Bluetooth Codecsaptx-aptx-hd-aac
DAC/Amphuawei-sound-amplifier

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi FeaturesWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2
NFC
IR Blaster
UWBN/A
PositioningGPS
Dual-Band GNSS
FM Radio
USBUSB Type C
Display Out
eSIM Capacity

Sensors

Fingerprint SensorFingerprint (Rear-Mounted)
3D Face IDN/A
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer
Proximity Sensor
Ambient Light
Barometer
Thermo/HygrometerN/A
UV SensorN/A
Hall Sensor
Color Temp Sensor
Health SensorsHeart rate, SpO2
Satellite SOS

Battery & Charging

Capacity (mAh)4000
TypeLi-Polymer
Removable
Endurance RatingN/A
Wired Charging40
Wired Standardhuawei-supercharge
0-50% Time (mins)30 min
Full Charge Time90 min
Wireless Charging15
Wireless StandardQi
Reverse Wireless5
Reverse Wired
Charger in Box40w-charger
Battery Health Featuressmart-charging

Software

OS at LaunchAndroid 9.0 (Pie)
Update Window2 years
UI Skin / LauncherN/A
Feature DropsN/A
App CloningN/A
Game Modehuawei-game-suite
Privacy Featuresapp-lock
Accessibilityhuawei-accessibility
Satellite Messaging UI

Miscellaneous

In-Box Contentsphone-charger-cable-earphones-manual
Recycled Materials (%)N/A
Repairability ScoreN/A
WarrantyN/A

Reviews & Ratings

4.6

186 ratings

5 star
120
4 star
45
3 star
11
2 star
5
1 star
5

Showing 3 of 186 reviews

A

Alex R.

2 weeks ago

Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.

B

Ben C.

1 month ago

Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.

C

Chloe D.

3 months ago

The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!

Review

Huawei Huawei Mate RS Review: Solid Performance for the Price

6.5/10
Good

Our comprehensive review of the Huawei Huawei Mate RS covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. A solid choice in its price segment.

(3.3 stars)
Pros
  • + Wireless charging support
Cons
  • - Performance may struggle with demanding tasks
  • - Camera performance is average

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