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Honor Watch X5: Lightweight with Smart Fitness Control and Two-Week Battery Life
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Honor Watch X5: Lightweight with Smart Fitness Control and Two-Week Battery Life

Honor has unveiled its latest smartwatch, the Honor Watch X5, in China as part of their new 500 series lineup. This sleek device combines a lightweight aluminum case with extensive fitness and health features, promising up to two weeks of battery life on a single charge. The Honor Watch X5 sports a compact 1.97-inch AMOLED display featuring 390x450 pixel resolution, a refresh rate of 60Hz, and slightly curved glass for better viewing angles. The screen covers more than 80% of the front face, ensuring quick responsiveness to gestures via Raise-to-Wake or Always-On functionality. The watch’s aluminum housing measures just under 10mm in thickness and weighs only 29 grams, making it exceptionally comfortable to wear for extended periods. It features a multifunctional button that can be pressed...
Honor Earbuds S Unveiled with 49dB ANC and Spatial Audio
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Honor Earbuds S Unveiled with 49dB ANC and Spatial Audio

Honor recently announced the launch of its new Honor Earbuds S during the Honor 500 series event. Available in three colors—blue, pink, and white—the earphones are set to hit the market on November 27 at 10:00 AM China time for a price tag of 299 yuan ($42). The Honor Earbuds S are designed with noise isolation as their primary focus. They feature hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) technology that can achieve up to 49dB of noise reduction, which may vary based on how well the earphones fit and individual anatomy. These earbuds also come equipped with dual-mic AI call noise suppression, providing clear voice transmission during calls. Each earbud houses a 12.4mm dynamic driver to enhance bass while maintaining clarity across various frequencies. The inclusion of spatial audio offers us...
Huawei Unveils MatePad Edge with 14.2-inch Display and PC-Level Processor
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Huawei Unveils MatePad Edge with 14.2-inch Display and PC-Level Processor

Huawei has recently unveiled its latest tablet device, the MatePad Edge, which features a large 14.2-inch display and is powered by a high-performance processor designed to rival that of desktop computers. The new tablet also boasts an impressive 12900mAh battery capacity, ensuring long-lasting performance for extended use without frequent recharges.In addition to its powerful hardware specifications, the MatePad Edge supports a seamless transition between tablet and PC modes thanks to its innovative design. This flexibility allows users to enjoy both mobile convenience and desktop productivity in one device. Other notable features include advanced connectivity options and support for HarmonyOS, providing a smooth user experience across various Huawei devices.The Huawei MatePad Edge is set...
Huawei Unveils Mate 80 Pro Max: Top-of-the-Line Smartphone with Dual-Layer OLED Display
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Huawei Unveils Mate 80 Pro Max: Top-of-the-Line Smartphone with Dual-Layer OLED Display

At a press event in China today, Huawei unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Mate 80 Pro Max. This device is designed to be the most powerful and robust member of the Mate series, featuring an all-metal casing, a cutting-edge dual-layer OLED screen, and satellite connectivity. The Mate 80 Pro Max boasts a 6.9-inch dual-layer OLED display with a maximum brightness of 8000 nits, making it the first smartphone in its category to feature such technology. The device also includes features like IP69 and IP68 water and dust resistance ratings, enhancing durability. On the hardware side, the Mate 80 Pro Max is powered by Huawei's latest Kirin 9030 Pro chipset coupled with the Ark Graphics Engine. This configuration results in a performance boost of up to 45% compared to last year's model and ...
Huawei’s Kirin 9030 Powers New Mate 80 Flagship Phones
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Huawei’s Kirin 9030 Powers New Mate 80 Flagship Phones

Huawei Technologies unveiled on Tuesday that its latest Kirin 9030 processor is the powerhouse behind the advanced models of the new Mate 80 series smartphones, which are designed to offer premium performance in the 5G market.The Shenzhen-based tech giant revealed that the 12GB RAM version of the Mate 80 Pro uses the Kirin 9030 processor, while the 16GB RAM variant of the Mate 80 Pro, along with its Max and RS versions, are equipped with the upgraded Kirin 9030 Pro. The basic model of the Mate 80 series continues to use the older Kirin 9020 chip.At the product launch event, Richard Yu Chengdong, Chairman of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group, emphasized that the performance improvement in the Mate 80 Pro and Pro Max models is a staggering 42% compared to last year's Mate 70 Pro+ model. Addit...
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HarmonyOS 6 Official Upgrade Plan Announced for Multiple Devices Including Mate 70 Series

IT Home News, November 25th - Today marks the official announcement of Huawei's HarmonyOS 6 upgrade plan. Starting today, several categories of devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and accessories are eligible to receive this update. The list includes models such as the Mate 70 series, Mate 60 series, Mate X6, Mate X5, Pura 80, Pura 70, Pura X, Pocket 2, nova 14, nova 13, and nova 12 series. Additionally, the following devices will also receive updates today: MatePad Pro 13.2-inch (2025), MatePad Pro 13.2-inch (2023), MatePad Pro 12.2-inch (2024), MatePad Pro 11-inch (2024), MateBook Fold Master, MateBook Pro Free, FreeBuds 6, Huawei Liangxiao Sub-Router Q7, and Huawei Smart Lock series. The upgrade process for devices such as Mate XT, Mate XTs, MatePad Pro 12.2-inch (2025), WA...
Huawei Unveils Mate 80 Pro Max: A Premium Flagship with Dual-Layer OLED and Satellite Connectivity
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Huawei Unveils Mate 80 Pro Max: A Premium Flagship with Dual-Layer OLED and Satellite Connectivity

Huawei introduced its latest premium smartphone, the Mate 80 Pro Max, in China today. The device stands out as Huawei's most robust flagship offering, featuring an all-metal body enhanced with second-generation Kunlun glass for superior durability. It boasts impressive dust and water resistance ratings of IP69 and IP68. The standout feature is the dual-layer OLED display, which achieves a remarkable peak brightness of 8000 nits. This innovative screen technology also offers improved efficiency and contrast. The Mate 80 Pro Max's display measures 6.9 inches with a 120Hz refresh rate, a wide color gamut (10-bit), high-frequency PWM dimming at 1440Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 300 Hz. In terms of performance, the new device is powered by the Kirin 9030 Pro chip paired with Huawei's Ark Gra...
Honor Unveils 500 Series with 200MP Camera – Pricing Details and Specs
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Honor Unveils 500 Series with 200MP Camera – Pricing Details and Specs

Honor has recently introduced its latest smartphone lineup, the Honor 500 series, which includes two models: the standard Honor 500 and its Pro variant. The devices are equipped with a massive 8,000mAh battery and come with MagicOS 10 running on top of Android. The Honor 500 is available in four color options and features an impressive set of specifications. It comes with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and has a dual-camera setup comprising a 200MP wide-angle lens and a 12MP macro camera, complemented by a 50MP front-facing camera for high-quality selfies and video calls. The Honor 500 Pro, on the other hand, boasts an even more advanced configuration. It houses the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset along with a triple-camera system consisting of a 200MP wide-angle sensor, a 50MP telephoto len...
Huawei Unveils Watch GT 6 Series for Indian Market
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Huawei Unveils Watch GT 6 Series for Indian Market

Huawei has officially launched its latest smartwatch series, the Watch GT 6, in India. The company introduced three models — the 41mm and 46mm variants of the standard GT 6 and a Pro version in 46mm size. These watches are now available for purchase with features including AMOLED displays, various straps options, and up to two weeks of battery life.Watch GT 6 SpecificationsThe Watch GT 6 series offers users an array of health monitoring sensors like heart rate monitors and a barometer. The 46mm model sports a larger 1.47-inch AMOLED display, while the smaller variant has a slightly less sizable 1.32-inch screen. Both models support Android/iOS systems, NFC, GPS, wireless charging, and boast impressive battery life.Pro Model HighlightsThe Pro version of the GT 6 includes advanced features s...
Huawei Unveils Mate 80 Series with Four New Models and Porsche Design Edition
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Huawei Unveils Mate 80 Series with Four New Models and Porsche Design Edition

On November 25, 2025, Huawei launched its new Mate 80 series in China. The lineup includes four models: the Mate 80, Mate 80 Pro, Mate 80 Pro Max, and a limited edition RS Master version designed in collaboration with Porsche. The flagship model, the Mate 80 Pro Max, is equipped with the Kirin 9030 chipset which Huawei claims to be approximately 20% more energy-efficient than its predecessor. The phone features up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage capacity. It also boasts a 6.82-inch AMOLED LTPO display with variable refresh rates ranging from 1Hz to 144Hz, achieving peak brightness of 2800 nits at a resolution of 15K. Another highlight is the Kunlun Glass 3.0 which Huawei claims offers almost double the durability compared to previous versions. The Mate 80 Pro Max also includes a ...
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