Huawei Ascend Mate 2

Overview

I find the Huawei Ascend Mate2 to be quite the impressive smartphone. I think that the company was smart to cherry-pick certain hardware while leaving the rest untouched. The result is an affordable smartphone with great camera optics and a large 6.1” s...

-- As reviewed by technologytell.com

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

6
Average:

2
Bad:

2

8.2

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Based on 928 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on December 20, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Only $299 unlocked
Giant 6.1-inch display
Outstanding battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Relatively low-resolution display
Heavy-handed Android skin

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Expert reviews and ratings

By MobileSyrup on September 29, 2014 75

The Ascend Mate 2 was announced earlier this year, at CES 2014, and shown off again at MWC in March. Despite this, it didn't make it to North America until July, and it didn't come to Canada until August.So how did Huawei do with its second crack at the...

By Brighthand on August 28, 2014 64

While the Ascend Mate2 is fine for personal and business use, there are going to be tradeoffs due its size. For one, the device will stick out of most pockets and will mostly need to be carried in a bag. Additionally, some people might not be...

By Digital Trends on August 07, 2014 70

The Huawei Ascend Mate 2 won't be universally loved, mainly because its screen size is controversial and it isn't exactly a high-end device on paper. However, the Mate 2 proves that a smartphone doesn't necessarily have to come with the latest and...

By Phone Arena on July 11, 2014 85

Concurrently marking this special occasion, where the Ascend Mate 2 is Huawei's first smartphone to feature wide band 4G LTE support, the phone is being treated to royalty by being sold through Huawei's US-centric online shop. Impressively, consumers...

By zdnet.com on July 11, 2014 85

I did not expect much from the Ascend Mate2 due to the low price with reasonably high-end specifications. The construction is quite impressive though and the battery life is stunning. I have come to like the Emotion UI that combines widgets from Android...

By Android Authority on July 07, 2014 80

8.0 It's a “phablet” device with a beautiful display, sturdy build quality, and exceptional battery life that isn't going to break the bank. If that's what you're looking for, then the Ascend Mate 2 is going to be worth every single...

By Ubergizmo on July 03, 2014 80

excellent value) "THIS HANDSET PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT VALUE-PROPOSITION TO BATTERY-LOVERS" The Huawei Mate 2 has been designed to provide a clear-cut solution to everyday problems in a cost-efficient way. Namely, it brings a good display, a no-nonsense...

By LaptopMag on June 17, 2014 80

Huawei's 6.1-inch Ascend Mate 2 4G LTE offers a big display and nearly 15 hours of battery for just $299 without a contract, making it a strong...

By Pocketnow on June 12, 2014 75

For all its accomplishments in the endurance arena, we still have concerns about the Ascend Mate2 4G LTE – concerns which go beyond its lengthy brand name and massive footprint. Apparently due to some lingering geopolitical uncertainty, there's no...

By PC Mag on June 12, 2014 80

For half the price of mainstream unlocked phones, the Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G delivers a polished, supersized-phablet experience with unrivaled battery...

By CNET Australia on June 12, 2014 70

You'd be hard-pressed to find a phone for the size and price of the Huawei Ascend Mate 2 4G that performs as well as it...

By phandroid.com on June 12, 2014 50

You want a phablet that you can own at a middle-of-the-road price without the hassles of a long-term carrier contract or monthly installment plan? You might consider the Huawei Ascend Mate 2, which is now up for pre-order via GetHuawei.com.It's an...

By TopTenREVIEWS on April 15, 2015

The Huawei Ascend Mate2 smartphone includes high-quality cameras, a large screen and a long battery life. It offers versatile functions with specs similar to some high-end phones. Despite that, the low-quality screen, poor audio and lower quality photos...

By technologytell.com on October 15, 2014

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Huawei Ascend Mate 2

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