Buying Guide: Choosing a Huawei Smartphone

Huawei is a Chinese manufacturer known for its mobile photography expertise (a long-standing partnership with Leica on the P and Mate series) and for being among the first to bring foldable smartphones to market with the Mate X line.

What sets Huawei apart

Huawei has traditionally focused on large camera sensors and advanced image processing, particularly on its flagship P and Mate series. The brand has also been a pioneer in foldable displays, with several generations of the Mate X series.

The key thing to check before buying

Since 2019, Huawei smartphones sold internationally no longer ship with officially licensed Google services (Play Store, Gmail, Maps): they run HarmonyOS or a version of Android without preinstalled Google apps. This is the single most important thing to check before buying if you rely on Google apps daily — some can be installed manually, but without a guarantee of full functionality or updates through the official Play Store.

Other things to consider

• Parts and repair availability: check for an authorized repair network in your country before buying, especially for imported models.
• Software updates: update frequency can vary depending on the model's original sales market.
• Warranty: warranty terms differ between officially imported devices and grey-market imports — worth clarifying with the seller before buying.

Browse the full specifications and prices of the Huawei smartphones, tablets, and connected devices available in our catalog on their dedicated product pages.