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Huawei · Released Apr 2022

Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Silver) Review

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G · 128GB

Specdex verdict The Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Silver) scores 78/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.

Huawei Huawei Mate 50 Pro — heritage flagship with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G.

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Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Silver) — Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G · 128GB
Specdex Score
78
/ 100
cpu 76
gpu 74
camera 78
Editorial · Specdex take
Pros
  • +Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
  • +Premium hardware design
  • +Fast charging on most
Cons
  • No Google Mobile Services (2019+)
  • Regional carrier support limited
  • Update support varies

Who's the Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Silver) for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Battery-life shoppers Skip

Battery sub-score of 76 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.

Photography enthusiasts Skip

Camera sub-score of 78 is below the photography-flagship tier — better picks live in our "best for photography" list.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $1,199 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Silver).

  • Device
  • USB-C cable
  • SIM ejector tool
  • Quick-start guide
  • Brand sticker

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Full score breakdown

Editorial · Specdex score
cpu 76
gpu 74
camera 78
battery 76
display 78
design 77

Sub-scores are Specdex's own assessment, weighted by category. They are not endorsed by, sourced from, or affiliated with the manufacturer. How we score →

Specifications

Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable
Performance
Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Silver) performance specs
Specification Value
Chipset Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G
Storage
Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Silver) storage specs
Specification Value
Storage 128GB
Other
Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Silver) other specs
Specification Value
Color Silver
Release year 2022

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