Huawei may have built the world’s nicest foldable phone.
I say “nicest” because the Huawei Mate X2 is a stunningly beautiful piece of hardware. It has two wonderful displays, impressive specs, and is very comfortable to hold.
Of course, none of that really matters for buyers outside of China. Due to the U.S. trade ban, Huawei uses a modified version of Android 10 for this phone, which lacks built-in Google apps and services, including the Google Play marketplace.
Oh, and the price is nuts: 17,999 yuan or $2,784.
This is not a standard review. I’ve tested the device for just five days, and some of its shortcomings made it impossible for me to really use it as an everyday phone. But I can tell you a thing or two about the future of foldable phones, because the Mate X2 has some cool features that Huawei and its competitors will likely put on upcoming devices. Read more…
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