Device Overview & Initial Setup

• Huawei Mate XS 2020 foldable smartphone full day test
• Started 11 AM with 100% battery
• Confidential device testing with return required by night
• Tested at 3 London locations: traffic light tree, Natural History Museum, God's own junkyard

Design & Build Quality

• Smartphone first, foldable second approach
• 11mm thick when folded (chunky but functional)
• 5.4mm thick when unfolded (30% thinner than slim smartphones)
• Zero gap design - complete 180 degree angle when folded
• Over 150 parts in hinge mechanism for firmer snap/closing
• More powerful spring-loaded opening mechanism vs Mate X1
• Oval-shaped pieces at pivot points prevent dirt ingress
• Main body contains only battery, all other components in side bar

Display Technology

• 8 inch 2480x2200 OLED panel
• Plastic display with additional layers for shatter resistance
• Slightly domed surface (not entirely flat)
• Crease visible in fold area, less noticeable than competitors
• Display flies out when opening due to improved mechanism

Camera System

• Main: 40MP sensor with AI stabilization (no OIS)
• Ultra-wide lens available
• 3x optical zoom lens
• 6x magnification capability demonstrated
• 4th camera: 3D depth sensor for portrait mode
• Mirror mode feature - subject sees themselves while being photographed
• Single camera set serves both front/rear (efficiency benefit)
• Selfie quality matches rear camera quality
• 4K video recording with stabilization on front-facing mode

Performance & Chipset

• Kirin 995G processor with 5G support
• Sub-6 5G only (no mmWave support)
• 25% speed improvement over previous generation
• Fast game downloads on 5G across London locations
• App adaptability - content adjusts to 8 inch display when unfolded
• No app restart required when switching between folded/unfolded

Software & User Experience

• Android 10 open-source with EMUI 10
• Same customization options and dark mode
• Fingerprint scanner integrated with power button
• No face unlock (cameras on back only)
• Advanced multitasking: two main apps + floating third app
• Swipe from side for multitasking bar
• Described as "best Android multitasking experience"

Battery & Charging

• 4,500mAh total capacity
• Split between two cells on either side of fold
• Battery performance: 65% after 3.5 hours heavy usage
• Final result: 40% remaining after 7.5 hours usage (6:30 PM)
• Triple cooling system: flexible graphite layer, vapor chamber
• Better cooling needed due to component density in side bar

Storage & Connectivity

• 512GB storage pre-installed
• 8GB RAM
• 5G SIM support
• Huawei NM card expansion supported
• 5G worked in almost all London areas visited

Audio & Media Experience

• Dual speakers: bottom firing + earpiece
• 8 inch display excellent for reading
• Smaller front display better for video (aspect ratio)
• Tabbed browsing like laptop when unfolded

Night Photography Testing

• Night mode: 5 seconds per shot
• Tested at God's own junkyard (neon-lit location)
• Unedited results showed good low-light performance
• Location described as "neon paradise" in remote industrial area

Location Testing Results

• Traffic light tree: mirror mode and zoom testing
• Natural History Museum: ultra-wide shots, architectural photography
• God's own junkyard: low-light/night mode capabilities
• All locations accessible via London Underground