Huawei P50

Rs. 119,999 PKR

Overview

ModelHuawei P50
Launch DateAnnounced:
July 29, 2021

Released:

October 04, 2021
NetworKGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
BodyDimensions:
156.5 x 73.8 x 7.9 mm (6.16 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)

Weight:
181 g (6.38 oz)

SIM:
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
DisplayType:
OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz

Size:

6.5 inches, 101.6 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution:

1224 x 2700 pixels (~458 ppi density)
PlatformOS:
HarmonyOS 2.0

Chipset:

Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm)

CPU:

Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU:

Adreno 660
MemoryCard Slot:
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal:

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Main CameraTriple:
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS

12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom


13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide)

Features:
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video:

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie CameraSingle:
13 MP, f/2.4, (wide)

Features:
Panorama, HDR

Video:
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps
SoundLoudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack: No
CommsWLAN:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth:
5.2, A2DP, LE

Positioning:
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)

NFC: Yes
Radio: No


USB:

USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
FeaturesSensors:
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

BatteryType:
Li-Po 4100 mAh

Charging:
66W wired
MiscColors:
Black, Gold, White

General / Overview of the Huawei P50

What is the release date of the Huawei P50?

This series was released in the month of July, 2021.

Which operating system does the Huawei P50 have?

It solely depends on the market, in China, it comes with HarmonyOS 2, whereas internationally, it is shipped with EMUI 12.

Regarding the continuation of the Huawei P50, is it still being produced or sold?

The device has been discontinued as new devices like P60 are being launched.

Hardware & Specs of the Huawei P50

What about the dimensions and weight of the P50?

  • Huawei P50 Dimension is approximately. 156.5 × 73.8 × 7.92 mm.
  • Whereas its Weight is ~ 181 g.

What about the chipset / CPU / GPU in the P50?

This device has variations as per the market.

  • It uses Kirin 9000 (4G) in some variants.
  • Some of the variants use Snapdragon 888 (4G).
  • Whereas some variants operate on GPU: Mali-G78 (with Kirin)/Adreno 660 (with Snapdragon).

What storage options does P50 have? Is the storage expandable?

  • 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB or 256 GB of internal storage.
  • Huawei P50 Storage is expandable via Nano Memory (NM) card.

Huawei is equipped with what type of battery? What about the wireless charging does this device supports it?

  • It is shipped with ~ 4100 mAh (non-removable).
  • It is equipped with Fast charging (66 W wired).
  • Wireless charging is not supported by the Huawei P50.

What about the display of the Huawei P50?

It has a 6.5-inch OLED with a resolution of 2700 × 1224 pixels and a refresh rate of ~ 90 Hz.

Is the Huawei P50 a water-resistant device?

No, it is not a water-resistant smartphone.

About Connectivity, Sensors & Features of the Huawei P50

Is the Huawei P50 a 5G device?        

It is a 4G-only device.

Is the Huawei P50 a Hybrid Dual SIM phone?

It has Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) capabilities.

Does the Huawei P50 support NFC?

Yes, it does.

Is FM radio available in the Huawei P50?

A built-in FM radio is not included.

Does the Huawei P50 support an IR blaster / infrared port?

Yes, it supports an IR blaster / infrared port.

Does the Huawei P50 include fingerprint and face unlock?

Yes, it does.

Related to Cameras & Imaging of the Huawei P50

What about the camera of the Huawei P50?

Huawei P50 is a Triple-Camera Phone

  • It has a 50 MP wide.
  • 13 MP ultra-wide.
  • 12 MP telephoto (with optical zoom).
  • 4k video recording.
  • Equipped with features like AI, night mode, and more.

Are the Huawei P50 cameras capable of doing optical zoom?

Yes, it is. The telephoto lens offers optical zoom.

Limitations & Restrictions of the Huawei P50

Are Google services / Google Play Store available in the Huawei P50?

Huawei P50 does not have Google Play Store / Google Mobile Services (GMS) due to trade restrictions. They have Huawei’s ecosystem (AppGallery, Huawei Mobile Services) instead of GMS.

What about the battery of the Huawei P50? Is it removable?

No, it has a non-removable battery.

What is the IP rating of the Huawei P50?

Huawei P50 does not have an IP rating.

Will the Huawei P50 get Google-based Android / future OS updates?

Due to the restriction on GMS, the Huawei P50 will not receive Android updates. It does get updates on Huawei’s software ecosystem (EMUI / HarmonyOS).

Usage & Tips Related to the Huawei P50

 How to take a screenshot in the Huawei P50?

 To take a screenshot, Press the Power button + Volume Down button together.

 What is the process of factory resetting / hard resetting the Huawei P50?

 To Factory reset your device, follow these steps

  • Switch off your phone
  • Press and hold the Volume Up button + Power button until the recovery menu appears
  • On the recovery menu, choose Clear Data / Factory Reset.
  • Then Select Confirm.

What is the process of showing battery percentage in the Huawei P50?

To show the battery % in the Huawei P50, go to Battery settings and toggle on “Battery Percentage”. This will display the battery % of your device in the status bar.