Huawei’s 5A Mystery: Beyond the 5G Buzz

The Huawei Mate 80 series recently hit the shelves, with many users noticing the 5A icon on the Mate 80 series signal panel, sparking much speculation about its meaning. Initially, it was thought that the entire series supports 5G-Advanced or 5.5G. This enhanced version of 5G mobile communication offers higher data transfer speeds and lower latency.

Huawei emphasizes that 5A is not the same as 5G-Advanced or 5.5G. However, according to information from Huawei’s official website, 5A represents Huawei’s advanced communication technology that can provide comprehensive interaction with faster access, higher network speed, lower latency, and more stable connections.

It is known that currently, the first devices supporting the 5A standard are the Huawei Mate 80 and Huawei Mate X7 series. Notably, as of late 2025, Huawei’s 5A technology is reported to emphasize improved network stability and lower latency, aiming to enhance user experience especially in urban and densely populated areas.

For reference, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Master is equipped with slots for two nano-SIMs and supports two eSIMs, allowing up to four numbers, with two numbers being usable simultaneously. The other three models in the series support only two nano-SIMs.

Meanwhile, competitors like Samsung and Apple continue to advance their technologies. Samsung’s vision for 6G focuses on immersive XR and digital replica services, while Apple remains dedicated to refining their 5G capabilities.