GSMCritic Take: With its refined foldable design, expansive OLED display, and strong main camera, it delivers a premium all-round experience, though the overall weight makes it less comfortable to use over time.
Screen:
8"
Weight:
236g
Water:
Waterproof
Charging:
66W
Optical Zoom:
3.5x
Thickness:
9.5mm
Screen covers
89.6% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
Pros
Camera
Accurate Image Processing: The main camera delivers images with accurate tonal characteristics without requiring additional processing.
Color Consistency: A dedicated spectrum sensor ensures consistent color reproduction across different camera lenses.
Variable Aperture: The camera includes a variable aperture for depth-of-field control and physical light reduction during video recording.
Natural Starburst Effect: The hardware aperture produces distinct and natural starburst rendering in highlights.
Advanced Video Capabilities: Video recording offers up to 17.5 stops of dynamic range with real-time HDR blending.
Reliable Stabilization: Video stabilization performance is generally reliable.
Strong Low-Light Performance: The main camera maintains strong image quality in low-light conditions.
Main Camera for Selfies: The ability to use the primary camera for selfies or vlogging improves image quality in those scenarios.
Telephoto Macro Capability: The telephoto lens supports macro photography beyond typical digital crop implementations.
Performance
Improved Graphics: The device offers improved graphics performance compared to its predecessor.
Design
Premium Build & Materials: The device features a slim, refined foldable design with a sturdy hinge, vegan leather rear, and a luxurious, durable construction.
Hinge Stability: The sturdy hinge mechanism improves durability and enables stable angled positioning for shooting.
Water Resistance: The device includes IP58/IP59 protection, enhancing resistance to environmental exposure.
Display
High-Quality Displays: Dual OLED displays offer high brightness, HDR support, and a 120Hz refresh rate with consistent quality in both folded and unfolded states.
Large Internal Screen: The expansive inner display provides substantial workspace for editing and content review.
Minimal Crease Visibility: The foldable display has reduced crease visibility, improving immersion.
Battery
Excellent Battery Life: Battery performance ranges from solid two-day usage to nearly 20 hours of endurance.
Fast Charging: The device supports 66W fast wired charging.
Usable Wireless Charging: Wireless charging is described as genuinely usable.
Availability
Included Case: A high-quality protective case is included in the box.
Cons
Camera
Limited Camera Controls: There is no fine control over XMAGE profile intensity or noise reduction.
Telephoto Limitations: Telephoto stabilization needs improvement and may suffer motion blur due to slower shutter prioritization.
Limited Zoom Range: The zoom range prioritizes balance rather than extended reach.
Secondary Camera Weaknesses: Ultra-wide and telephoto cameras are identified as needing further improvement.
Performance
Missing Video Frame Rates: The device lacks 24 fps and 25 fps recording options.
Mid-Range Chipset: The chipset is characterized as mid-range despite the premium positioning.
Weak Benchmark Performance: Benchmark results align closer to budget-tier hardware.
Thermal Throttling: Sustained workloads lead to thermal throttling and reduced performance consistency.
Design
Noticeable Weight: The device weight becomes noticeable during extended use.
Display
Limited Multitasking: Split-screen multitasking is restricted to a fixed 50/50 layout.
Software
Camera Software Workflow: The camera app requires switching between modes for different use cases.
App Compatibility Issues: Some applications fail to function properly due to software limitations.
Outdated OS Base: The operating system is notably outdated.
Unclear Update Policy: There is no clearly defined software update roadmap.
Limited AI Features: AI functionality is described as minimal or basic.
Preinstalled Bloatware: The device includes preinstalled software that adds unnecessary bloat.
Audio
Audio Inconsistency: Audio performance is described inconsistently, ranging from mediocre to pleasant.
Connectivity
Connectivity Limitations: The device lacks 5G support and does not support 6 GHz Wi-Fi.
Other
No Google Mobile Services: The platform lacks native Google Mobile Services and relies on workarounds for Play Store access.
Rankings
Where Huawei Mate X7 stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#24
Highest Optical Zoom
#16
Largest Screen
🥈#2
Smallest Screen
#64
Lightest
#66
Thinnest
#63
Fastest Charging
#35
Highest Screen Ratio
#34
Cheapest
#64
