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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 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 ...
Huawei Unveils Mate 80 Series with Kirin 9030 Chipset and Advanced Features
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Huawei Unveils Mate 80 Series with Kirin 9030 Chipset and Advanced Features

The newly released Huawei Mate 80 series includes the Mate 80, Mate 80 Pro, and Mate 80 Pro Max models, each equipped with an advanced Kirin 9030 or Kirin 9030 Pro processor. The lineup is notable for its IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance ratings, providing durability in various environments. Each model features a unique aesthetic design, such as the circular ring at the bottom that enables wireless charging and a distinctive micro-pattern finish on the back cover that highlights the 'Mate' logo. The Mate 80 Pro Max offers four color options: Midnight Black, Polar Silver, Aurora Blue, and Dusk Gold. Meanwhile, the Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro come in Obsidian Black, Snowy White, Dawn Golden, and Pine Green. These devices boast a full metal body design with a 2.5D screen that supports vari...
Huawei Unveils New Mate 80 with 16 GB RAM and OLED Screen
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Huawei Unveils New Mate 80 with 16 GB RAM and OLED Screen

Huawei has recently unveiled its latest smartphone model, the Huawei Mate 80, which features a Kirin 9020 chipset. The device is equipped with an OLED screen that offers a resolution of 1280 x 2832 pixels and refresh rates up to 120Hz. The initial pricing for the Huawei Mate 80 starts at 4,699 yuan (approximately 28,121 Turkish Lira) for the variant with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. The model with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage costs 5,199 yuan (31,114 TL), while the top-tier version with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage is priced at 5,499 yuan (32,893 TL). The Huawei Mate 80 boasts a sleek design and an impressive set of features including a triple camera system with high-resolution sensors, rapid charging capabilities (up to 66W wired and 50W wireless), and water and dust resistance certified...
Huawei Unveils Mate 80 Series with Flat Displays and High Brightness
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Huawei Unveils Mate 80 Series with Flat Displays and High Brightness

Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone series, the Huawei Mate 80, in China, comprising four distinct models: Mate 80, Mate 80 Pro, Mate 80 Pro Max, and Mate 80 RS Ultimate Design. Each model features a different configuration of screen design, processor architecture, and camera hardware. The new devices stand out with their flat-screen designs and significantly enhanced brightness levels compared to previous generations. The casing structure, frame design, and water and dust resistance ratings have also been notably updated across the series. One unique feature is the circular camera rings integrated into a squared-off edge design. These models come with 2.5D flat OLED panels, replacing Huawei’s long-standing curved display tradition. Screen sizes range from 6.75 inches on the...
Huawei Unveils Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro with Kirin SoC and Enhanced Satellite Features
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Huawei Unveils Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro with Kirin SoC and Enhanced Satellite Features

Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship devices, the Huawei Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro, in China. The phones are powered by last year's Kirin 9020 for the standard model and this year’s new Kirin 9030 chip for the Pro models. Notably, Huawei claims that both the Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro offer significant performance improvements over their predecessors. Design-wise, the two devices feature a striking dual-ring back design along with full metal bodies wrapped in nylon back panels available in four finishes: Obsidian Black, Snow White, Dawn Gold, and Spruce Green. Both phones boast a 6.75-inch OLED display that supports an adaptive refresh rate of 1-120Hz and features 1440Hz PWM dimming. Camera capabilities include a 50MP main camera with variable aperture for the Mate 80, complemented by a 12MP...
Honor Unveils 500 Series Smartphones with 200MP Cameras and Massive Battery
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Honor Unveils 500 Series Smartphones with 200MP Cameras and Massive Battery

Honor has officially unveiled its latest Honor 500 series smartphones in China on November 24, 2025. The lineup includes two models: the standard Honor 500 and the premium Honor 500 Pro, both featuring an impressive array of specifications aimed at high-end users. The Honor 500 boasts a massive 8000 mAh battery with support for rapid charging capabilities up to 80 W. It is equipped with a 6.55-inch OLED display boasting a 1.5K resolution and a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring an immersive visual experience. This model also features an advanced dual rear camera system: a main 200 MP sensor paired with a 12 MP ultra-wide lens, complemented by a front-facing 50 MP selfie camera for top-notch photography. Under the hood, the Honor 500 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, delive...
Honor Unveils Honor 500 and Honor 500 Pro with Advanced Specs
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Honor Unveils Honor 500 and Honor 500 Pro with Advanced Specs

Honor has launched its latest smartphones in China – the Honor 500 and Honor 500 Pro, both boasting impressive specifications. The Honor 500 is powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 while the Honor 500 Pro comes equipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite, catering to different needs of users. The devices come with a 120Hz OLED display and support up to 16GB RAM. The Honor 500 features a 200MP camera setup paired with an 8,000mAh battery for extended usage. Both models run MagicOS 10 based on Android 16. Pricing starts at CNY 2,699 (Rs. 33,000) for the Honor 500 and CNY 3,599 (Rs. 45,000) for the Honor 500 Pro with multiple storage variants available. Both phones are offered in four color options: Aquamarine, Starlight Powder, Obsidian Black, and Moonlight Silver. The Honor 500 Pro further includes advanced...
Huawei Mate 80 Teaser Reveals Multispectral Camera Technology
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Huawei Mate 80 Teaser Reveals Multispectral Camera Technology

Huawei has unveiled a teaser for its upcoming premium smartphone series, the Huawei Mate 80. The highlight of this release is the introduction of a new multispectral camera technology that aims to redefine smartphone photography by surpassing traditional RGB sensors with capabilities such as capturing near-infrared light. This innovation promises more natural color rendering, precise skin tone depiction, and realistic surface structure representation. The teaser video shows an ultra-vision sensor paired with next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) for advanced image processing and analysis. The integration of a Kirin high-end chipset like the 9000 S+ or 9020 is expected to power this technology, enabling real-time light signature processing and dynamic depth reconstruction. The came...
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