Huawei Mate S
The Huawei Mate S is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 935 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 149.8 x 75.3 x 7.2 mm (5.90 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
ChipsetKirin 935 (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage128GB | 32GB | 64GB
Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 156g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Kirin 935 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, September. Released 2015, October
Also Known As
Also known as Huawei Mate S Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 935 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz & 4x1.5 GHz)
OS
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
OLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
156g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
149.8 x 75.3 x 7.2 mm (5.90 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Luxurious Gold, Mystic Champagne, Titanium Grey
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 / TD-SCDMA - CRR-UL00
📡 Connectivity
GPS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei Mate S does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Huawei Mate S has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Huawei Mate S supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Huawei Mate S SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei Mate S has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei Mate S ships with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1.
The Huawei Mate S uses microUSB 2.0.
The Huawei Mate S supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Huawei Mate S has 4.0, A2DP.
