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Huawei Boulder (U8350) vs Huawei Mate X

Side by side comparison between Huawei Boulder vs Huawei Mate X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate X X Huawei Boulder (U8350) 05Points
2.6"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
8"
OLED

2200x2480

40
MP
8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate X

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Boulder (U8350)} 5 Advantages Huawei Boulder (U8350) vs Mate X} 31 Advantages Huawei Mate X
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)163%
Lighter
vs295 grams (10.33 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.26GHz 64bit Octa-core7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+8GB LPDDR4X31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (167MB available)vs+512GB (494GB available)3028 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB nano-Memory7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+2200x2480 pixels70 times
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+414 PPI169%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+8"2 times
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(quad camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP + 0.3MP19 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
CIF (352x288)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.2 Froyovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps193 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+4500 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

8 Common items in both devices
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
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ModelBoulder (U8350)Mate X
Other model namesHuawei Boulder U8350, Huawei U8350Huawei Mate X 5G foldable TAH-AN00
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiHuawei
Release date10/1/20115/1/2019
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)62.8 x 115 millimeters (2.47 x 4.53 in)146.2 x 161.3 millimeters (5.76 x 6.35 in)
Weight112 grams (3.92 ounces)295 grams (10.33 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
Display typeTFT LCDOLED
Screen size2.6" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels2200x2480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI414 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
System versionAndroid 2.2.2 FroyoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722564bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
RAM memory256MB SDRAM8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512MB (167MB available)512GB (494GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps1400/200 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(quad camera)
40 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm
8MP telephoto f/2.452mmOIS
0.3MP TOF Time-of-Flight
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.7" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HB5I1H
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging55W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• HD Voice
• Signal Boost (UMA)
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Interstellar Blue
• Cover display: 6.6" AMOLED 1148x2480 (19.5:9)
• EMUI 9.1
• Leica optics (camera)
• Huawei SuperCharge (85% in 30min)

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Boulder (U8350)Huawei Mate X
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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