Huawei yesterday unveiled Huawei Mate X, which it declares as world’s fastest 5G foldable phone, on the eve of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona.
Foldable phones and 5G are two of the main themes of the four-day showcase of mobile devices and yesterday’s grand reveal did not disappoint.
To sell at 2,299 euros when it goes on sale by mid-year, Mate X can be used in soon-to-come superfast next generation mobile networks.
When folded, the device is a huge display smartphone with a 6.6-inch screen, and when opened, it turns into a slim tablet with an 8-inch screen. The new multi-form factor revolutionizes both productivity and entertainment experiences on a mobile device.
Richard Yu (pictured), CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group said Mate X represents “a voyage into the uncharted“ combining design, technology and innovation. He said its “revolutionary form factor is achieved by Huawei’s relentless effort in R&D.”
“As a new breed of smartphones, Huawei Mate X combines 5G, foldable screen, AI and an all-new mode of interfacing to provide consumers with an unprecedented user experience. The Huawei Mate X will be the first key for consumers to open the door to 5G smart living,” said Yu.
Reflecting the innovative DNA of the HuaweI Mate Series, Mate X features the Falcon Wing Mechanical Hinge, 7nm multi-mode modem chipset Balong 5000, a high-capacity 4500mAh battery supporting the world’s fastest 55W Huawei SuperCharge and the brand new Interstellar Blue finish. When folded, the device is a huge display smartphone with a 6.6-inch screen, and when opened, it turns into a slim tablet with an 8-inch screen. The new multi-form factor revolutionizes both productivity and entertainment experiences on a mobile device.
Following the grand launch, Huawei organised Day0 Forum under the theme “Building a fully connected, intelligent world” featuring industry insights on latest trends.
Speaking at the “5G is On” industry insights, Ryan Ding, Huawei Executive Director and President of Carrier Business Group, demonstrated the 4K video-on-demand service on a Huawei 5G foldable smartphone via Vodafone Spain 5G live network powered by Huawei to showcase the extraordinary Gbit/s-level bandwidth that 5G networks will provide anytime anywhere.
Carriers are set to have greater business opportunities with 5G and Cloud combination redefining video and gaming.
