Huawei Mate S
A 2015 AMOLED phablet with Force Touch (pre-iPhone 6s).
The Huawei Mate S is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Sep 2015, with a launch price of $700. It pairs the Kirin 935 with a 5.5" AMOLED display, a 13 MP main camera and a 2,700 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 54/100 — Huawei's first Force Touch phone. Standout strengths: amoled + force touch (debut on force touch model). and premium aluminium unibody. Main trade-off: small 2,700 mah battery.
Huawei's first Force Touch phone.
Mate S was an early-Force-Touch (then "Knuckle Sense") phablet — Huawei's premium 2015 AMOLED-with-OIS-camera flagship.
Read the full review- AMOLED + Force Touch (debut on Force Touch model).
- Premium aluminium unibody.
- Kirin 935 octa-core.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Huawei Mate S compares
| Huawei Mate S | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Huawei Mate 20 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 54 | 89 | 54 |
| Chipset | Kirin 935 | SD 8 Elite | Kirin 710 |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LCD |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 20 MP + 2 MP |
| Battery | 2,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 3,750 mAh |
| Launch price | $700 | $1,299 | $400 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Huawei Mate S released?
The Huawei Mate S was released in Sep 2015.
How much does the Huawei Mate S cost?
The Huawei Mate S launched at $700 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Huawei Mate S screen size and type?
The Huawei Mate S has a 5.5" AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Huawei Mate S use?
The Huawei Mate S is powered by the Kirin 935 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Huawei Mate S have?
The Huawei Mate S ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Huawei Mate S battery capacity?
The Huawei Mate S has a 2,700 mAh battery.
How fast does the Huawei Mate S charge?
The Huawei Mate S supports 5 W wired charging.
What is the Huawei Mate S main camera?
The Huawei Mate S has a 13 MP main camera.
Does the Huawei Mate S have a headphone jack?
The Huawei Mate S has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Huawei Mate S get software updates?
The Huawei Mate S update policy: To Android 7.0.
How much does the Huawei Mate S weigh?
The Huawei Mate S weighs 156 g.
What colours does the Huawei Mate S come in?
The Huawei Mate S is available in 4 colours: Titanium Gray, Mystique Champagne, Coral Pink, Prestige Gold.
Is the Huawei Mate S worth buying?
Mate S was an early-Force-Touch (then "Knuckle Sense") phablet — Huawei's premium 2015 AMOLED-with-OIS-camera flagship. SpecEagle gives the Huawei Mate S an editorial score of 54/100.
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