Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design
$450
Overview
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2018 with a 6-inch OLED, Kirin 970 chipset, 40 main camera, and 4000 mAh battery.
Priced at $450, it targets users seeking mid-range performance.
Specifications of Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design
The display of Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design measures 6 inches with OLED technology. Peak brightness reaches 700 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1440x2880 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design features 3 rear cameras: 40 main, 20MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 3x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 2160p.
The battery of Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design has 4000mAh capacity with 5 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 15.0. A full charge takes approximately 90 min minutes.
The performance of Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset with Mali-G72 MP12 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 1900 single-core and 6700 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 210000.
The memory of Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design offers 6GB RAM with 256GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X technology. Storage is 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM. Storage is not expandable.
The connectivity of Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design includes Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, and Bluetooth 4.2. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design weighs 183.0g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP67. Dimensions measure 152.9 x 72.5 x 8.5 mm.
The software of Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 9.1 with EMUI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design has a 40 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design with Kirin 970 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Yes, Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design has IP67 water resistance for protection against splashes and brief submersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design has a 4000mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design at $450 is a mid-range device. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design supports 5 wired charging with full charge in approximately 90 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 15.0.
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design is available in 256GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design has a 6-inch OLED with 60Hz refresh rate and 700 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.
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Verdict
The Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design delivers solid value for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance. Select this phone for reliable daily use, if you seek good value without compromising on essential features.
Key Specifications
Display
6"
Main Camera
40
Chipset
Kirin 970
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | N/A |
| 5G mmWave Bands | N/A |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | 4x4 MIMO |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | N/A |
Launch
| Announced | 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $1100 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 152.9 x 72.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight (g) | 183.0 |
| Build Materials | Ceramic back, aluminum frame |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Black", "Red"] |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Rugged Certifications | MIL-STD-810G |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | Graphite |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Size (inches) | 6 |
| Resolution (px) | 1440x2880 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 538 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 83.5 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 240 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 700 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10 |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 240 |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | 2.5D |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 9.1 |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Kirin 970 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP12 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 1.92 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Dual ISP |
| Modem | HiSilicon Balong 720 |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 1900 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6700 |
| AnTuTu Score | 210000 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 6GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Storage Type | 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | |
| Slot Type | N/A |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 3 |
| Main Sensor | 40 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/1.73" |
| Main Sensor Model | OmniVision OV40A |
| Main Lens | f/1.6, 27mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF, Laser AF |
| Pixel Binning | |
| Ultrawide | 20MP, FOV: 120° |
| Telephoto | 8MP, 3x optical zoom |
| Macro | N/A |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 |
| Slow Motion | 960fps |
| Video Stabilization | OIS + EIS |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | N/A |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.8" |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| AF/OIS | N/A |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | HiSilicon Hi6402 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Under-Display Optical |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | N/A |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Heart rate, SpO2 |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 |
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 5 |
| Wired Standard | SuperCharge |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 30 min |
| Full Charge Time | 90 min |
| Wireless Charging | 15.0 |
| Wireless Standard | Qi |
| Reverse Wireless | 5 |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | |
| Battery Health Features | Battery Care |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 9.1 |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | EMUI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | App Lock |
| Accessibility | Voice Control, Magnification |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, Cable, Earphones, Case |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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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.
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.
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!