The Huawei Mate X2 is a seriously special phone. It proves that foldables are indeed awesome, and can be durable enough to handle the real world while delivering a killer user experience. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 went part-way to making that point, but with a camera and front display that fell short compared to other flagships, the Mate X2 takes the final steps to foldable greatness. At least, it would, if there were no crippling Google limitations holding it back. Between its price on import of around £2,000, the fact it hasn’t been announced outside China, and the phone’s lack of Google support, the Mate X2 remains an incredibly niche smartphone that we don’t recommend you pick up unless you don’t rely on Google, and do have stacks of cash lying around. Despite this, it’s still an important landmark in folding screen tech, and something of a crystal ball as to what we can expect from the likes of Samsung, OPPO, Xiaomi, and perhaps even Apple in the not too distant foldable future.
Fantastic design; Stellar cameras; Kickstand case in the box;
No Google services; No wireless charging; Expensive;