The Huawei Mate Xs, the second foldable smartphone of the Chinese brand, is now available for pre-order in France. Sold at a high price of 2499 euros, the Mate Xs is the number one rival of Samsung's Galaxy Fold, despite the absence of Google services and applications. We'll tell you where to pre-order the folding phone.
Announced on February 24, the Mate Xs is an improved version of the Mate X, Huawei's first foldable phone. The terminal stands out thanks to a more robust central hinge, a large 8-inch foldable screen when unfolded,a SoC Kirin 990 backed by 8GB of RAM and a 4500 mAh battery compatible with 55W Supercharge fast charging. Finally, it features a quadruple 40-megapixel photo sensor designed with Leica.
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? A foldable smartphone at 2499 euros in France
On the other hand, the foldable smartphone ignores Google's services and applications. So you won't find the Play Store, Gmail or Google Search. To overcome the loss of its Android license, Huawei has integrated Huawei Mobile Services into its Mate Xs. It includes App Gallery, an alternative shop at the Play Store. Please note that not all popular apps in France, such as Facebook or Instagram, are available on App Gallery.
In any case, the Huawei Mate Xs is now available for pre-order at two French retailers,Fnac and Darty, until 20 March 2020 at a price of 2499 euros. To pass the pill, a leather shell to protect the device is offered. The rival Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip will be available in stores, probably in limited quantities, starting March 20.
Click here to buy the Huawei Mate Xs at €2499 on Fnac
Click here to buy the Huawei Mate Xs for €2499 on Darty