P50
Snapdragon 888 4G flagship with True-Chroma image engine.
The Huawei P50 is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Aug 2021, with a launch price of $729. It pairs the Snapdragon 888 4G with a 6.5" FHD+ OLED, 90Hz display, a 50 MP True-Chroma + 13 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 5x periscope main camera and a 4100 mAh, 66W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — Why the P50 mattered Standout strengths: harmonyos 2 introduced cleaner ui vs emui and camera ranked dxomark #1 at launch. Main trade-off: snapdragon 888 4g — no 5g allowed under sanctions.
Why the P50 mattered
The P50 launched as the first phone with HarmonyOS 2.0 — Huawei's home-grown OS replacing Android in name if not in foundation — and proved the company could keep its camera leadership running even with Snapdragon 888 4G silicon imposed by US sanctions.
Read the full review- HarmonyOS 2 introduced cleaner UI vs EMUI
- Camera ranked DXOMark #1 at launch
- IP68 sealing
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the P50 compares
| P50 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Mate 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 78 | 89 | 78 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 4G | SD 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4G) |
| Display | 6.5" FHD+ OLED, 90Hz | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.74" OLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP True-Chroma + 13 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 5x periscope | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.4–4.0 |
| Battery | 4100 mAh, 66W | 5,000 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Launch price | $729 | $1,299 | €1,299 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the P50 released?
The P50 was released in Aug 2021.
How much does the P50 cost?
The P50 launched at $729 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the P50 screen size and type?
The P50 has a 6.5" FHD+ OLED, 90Hz display.
What chipset does the P50 use?
The P50 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 4G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the P50 have?
The P50 ships with 8 GB LPDDR5 (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the P50 battery capacity?
The P50 has a 4100 mAh, 66W battery.
What is the P50 main camera?
The P50 has a 50 MP True-Chroma + 13 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 5x periscope main camera.
Does the P50 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the P50 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 12 MP, f/3.4, 5x optical, OIS.
Is the P50 waterproof?
The P50 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
How much does the P50 weigh?
The P50 weighs 181 g.
What colours does the P50 come in?
The P50 is available in 3 colours: Cocoa Gold, Pearl White, Golden Black.
Is the P50 worth buying?
The P50 launched as the first phone with HarmonyOS 2.0 — Huawei's home-grown OS replacing Android in name if not in foundation — and proved the company could keep its camera leadership running even with Snapdragon 888 4G silicon imposed by US sanctions. SpecEagle gives the P50 an editorial score of 78/100.
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