Compare Mobile Phones Side-by-Side

The Huawei Mate Xs is the more distinctive device here. Its 8-inch display gives it a clear advantage if you care about reading, multitasking, documents, maps, or anything that benefits from a tablet-like canvas. The trade-off is that its 60Hz refresh rate feels dated next to the Nokia’s smoother 120Hz screen, especially in scrolling and everyday navigation.

The Nokia 7610 5G looks like the more practical everyday pick. It has more RAM, a faster-refreshing display, and the same 4500mAh battery capacity in a more conventional 6.9-inch form factor. The Unisoc processor does not automatically make it a performance monster, but the extra memory and smoother panel help it feel better suited to modern day-to-day use.

Choose the Mate Xs if the large foldable-style screen is the whole reason you are buying it. For most people, though, the Nokia makes more sense as the simpler, smoother, and likely more comfortable phone to live with.