5 reasons that makes HUAWEI Mate X6 the toughest foldable smartphone yet

The new HUAWEI Mate X6 is touted as durable for a foldable phone. Here are 5 things that explain why it is so tough.

The HUAWEI Mate X6

In the Philippines, the device is priced at PHP 114,999. It boasts a durable build, dual display on the cover and inner panel, 7nm Kirin 9020 chip, 12GB/512GB memory, triple rear cameras, and a 5,150mAh battery with 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

5 reasons that make HUAWEI Mate X6 the toughest foldable smartphone yet

1. Aerospace-grade frame/multi-dimensional hinge - The hinge is made of 1900 MPa ultra-high-strength steel to provide a compact and seamless fold that can last for many years.

5 reasons that make the HUAWEI Mate X6 one of the toughest foldable smartphones yet

The frame of the Mate X6 is constructed from a new, robust 550 MPa aerospace-grade material. This ensures the frame remains intact even after significant impacts, such as being struck by a cement block.

2. Reinforced internal architecture - The Mate X6 features a redesigned internal structure that disperses heat-generating components to prevent heat buildup in one area. This minimizes thermal throttling and enhances the device's overall durability and performance.

Sturdy both inside and outside

3. Second-Generation Kunlun Glass - The 6.45-inch cover screen is protected by 2nd-generation Kunlun Glass, which offers exceptional scratch and impact resistance. 

This allows the phone to survive hard falls, and sudden or intentional drops and prevents scratches from unwanted sources.

A phone that can hold the weight of a motorcycle

4. Extremely Durable foldable display - This is achieved through the use of a Carbon Fibre Inner Screen Plate featuring a strong 380 GPa extrusion resistance to mitigate different kinds of pressure

Its 7.93-inch foldable panel, despite having a slim profile of 4.6mm on its unfolded state can lift 150kg with ease during its demo on media day.

In China, HUAWEI also released a video of the phone withstanding a 300kg motorcycle leaving the competition by miles ahead.

Survived a series of test

5. Rigorous durability testing - HUAWEI ensures Mate X6's durability through a series of extreme tests, including heat dissipation, frame strength, and display resilience. 

These tests demonstrate the brand's confidence in the phone's ability to withstand real-life challenges.

HUAWEI Mate X6 Specs

Display: 7.93-inch OLED screen w/ 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2440 x 2240 resolution at 418 ppi (unfolded), 6.45-inch 2nd generation Kunlun Glass protected OLED screen with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, FHD+ 2440 x 1080 resolution at 414 ppi (folded)

CPU: 7nm Kirin 9020

GPU: Maleoon 920

RAM: 12GB

ROM: 512GB

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.4~4.0 RYYB Ultra Aperture Camera w/ OIS + 40MP f/2.2 RYYB Ultra-Wide Angle Camera + 48MP f/3.0 RYYB 3x Periscope Telephoto Camera w/ OIS + 1.5M Spectral Channels Ultra Chroma Camera

Selfie Camera: 8MP f/2.2 (unfolded), 8MP f/2.4 (folded)

Battery: 5,150mAh w/ 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge + 50W Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge

OS: EMUI 15.0

Connectivity: WiFi 6, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2 BLE (SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC), OTG, NFC, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, dual SIM

Sensors: Gravity, barometer, hall, gyroscope, compass, light, proximity

Others: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IR Blaster, stereo speakers, DTS X Ultra, IPX8 dust and water resistance, USB-C, Colors: Green, Reddish Brown, Black

Dimensions: 156.6 x 144.04 x 9.85 mm (Vegan Fiber), 9.9 mm (Vegan Leather) (folded) or 4.6 mm (unfolded)

Weight: 239 g

Price: PHP 114,999

Quick thoughts

At PHP 114,999, even if it has some limitations, the Mate X6 might be the one to get for those in need of a durable foldable phone made with all premium materials, good battery performance, and highly capable cameras.

What do you guys think?