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Huawei Mate 60 Pro Launches with Massive Battery and High-Contrast Display
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Huawei Mate 60 Pro Launches with Massive Battery and High-Contrast Display

Huawei has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the Huawei Mate 60 Pro, aiming to compete directly with Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max. The new device features a powerful set of specifications designed to cater to high-end consumers looking for top-tier performance and innovative technology. The Huawei Mate 60 Pro boasts an impressive battery capacity, providing extended usage time without the need for frequent recharging. It also comes equipped with a stunning display that reaches up to 8,000 nits peak brightness, making it ideal for outdoor use or when viewing content in bright environments.Another standout feature of the Mate 60 Pro is its advanced camera system, which includes dual periscope telephoto lenses. These high-quality cameras are designed to deliver unparalleled...
Huawei Mate 80 and HarmonyOS 6 Define New Era of Chinese Flagship Phones
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Huawei Mate 80 and HarmonyOS 6 Define New Era of Chinese Flagship Phones

Typically, when mentioning a phone model name, one immediately associates it with certain traits. For instance, Nova is often linked to 'youthfulness,' while Pura series exudes 'fashion.' However, Mate has been synonymous with the term ‘premium’ for years. Despite various paths leading to premium phones, Huawei’s Mate series remains unchallenged as a standalone premium offering.On November 25th, Huawei unveiled its latest flagship models: the Huawei Mate 80 series and the folding phone Mate X7, both featuring HarmonyOS 6. This time, defining the high-end isn’t just about hardware but extends to the entire HarmonyOS ecosystem. This marks the end of the 'parameter war' in Chinese premium smartphones.The first decade saw a focus on defining hardware capabilities through features and performan...
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 Sets New Standards for Wireless Premium Audio with NearLink Technology
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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 Sets New Standards for Wireless Premium Audio with NearLink Technology

Huawei has unveiled its latest generation of True-Wireless earbuds, the FreeBuds Pro 5, aiming to establish itself as a leader in the high-end audio segment. Initially introduced for the Chinese market, these earphones combine elegant design with cutting-edge wireless technology and intelligent software to enhance everyday life significantly. The core feature of the FreeBuds Pro 5 is NearLink technology, which outperforms traditional Bluetooth standards. With the Kirin A3 processor, data rates can reach up to 16 Mbit/s—eight times faster than conventional solutions according to Huawei. This bandwidth allows for the first lossless audio playback at Hi-Fi quality with speeds of up to 4.6 Mbit/s if a compatible smartphone is used. As such, Huawei surpasses established codecs like LDAC and set...
Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro Max: A Flagship with Unmatched Battery Life and Screen Quality
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Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro Max: A Flagship with Unmatched Battery Life and Screen Quality

Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Mate 60 Pro Max, which promises to set a new standard in battery longevity and screen brightness. The device is designed for users who demand reliability and visual excellence in their mobile devices. With a massive 5000mAh battery, the Mate 60 Pro Max ensures all-day use without the need for frequent recharging. This makes it ideal for heavy users or those on-the-go who require extended phone usage. Additionally, its screen is engineered to provide an unparalleled viewing experience with exceptional brightness levels that cater to both indoor and outdoor environments. The smartphone also features a large 6.8-inch display, delivering crystal-clear visuals whether browsing the internet, streaming video content, or engaging in productiv...
Huawei Achieves Milestone with Over 10 Million Foldable Smartphone Sales
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Huawei Achieves Milestone with Over 10 Million Foldable Smartphone Sales

Huawei has announced that it has surpassed a significant milestone in its smartphone lineup by selling over 10 million foldable devices. This achievement highlights the growing popularity and acceptance of foldable smartphones among consumers, underscoring Huawei's continued innovation and commitment to this emerging market segment. The success of Huawei’s foldable smartphones can be attributed to several factors including design innovation, advanced technology integration, and a focus on user experience. These devices offer large screen real estate in a compact form factor, making them highly appealing to tech enthusiasts and everyday users alike. Huawei's journey into the foldable smartphone market began with its initial entry, which quickly gained traction due to its unique features and...
Huawei Mate 60 Pro Max Elevates Durability with All-Metal Design
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Huawei Mate 60 Pro Max Elevates Durability with All-Metal Design

Huawei has unveiled the Mate 60 Pro Max, a device that sets new benchmarks in durability and robustness. The smartphone features an all-metal body construction designed to withstand wear and tear while providing a premium feel. This innovative approach not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the handset but also ensures long-term reliability.The Mate 60 Pro Max continues Huawei's tradition of pushing boundaries, offering users a device that combines rugged design with high-end features. With its durable build quality, it is positioned to cater to those who demand resilience alongside cutting-edge technology. The release of this model underscores Huawei's commitment to creating phones that can endure the rigors of daily use without compromising on performance or style.As part of Huawei's ...
Huawei Kirin 9030 Processor Reveals Initial Benchmark Scores
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Huawei Kirin 9030 Processor Reveals Initial Benchmark Scores

Huawei is set to unveil its upcoming Mate 80 series on November 25th in China. Ahead of the launch, the company has shared preliminary benchmark results for the Kirin 9030 processor, which will power the flagship device within this lineup. The Geekbench scores offer insights into the chip's architecture and initial performance metrics. The Kirin 9030 processor features a unique nine-core CPU configuration consisting of one high-performance core running at 2.75 GHz, four efficiency cores at 2.27 GHz, and another set of four cores operating at 1.72 GHz for power savings. It also incorporates the Mali-G935 GPU. According to early test results on a Mate 80 Pro Max unit equipped with 16 GB RAM, the single-core performance is rated at 1,131 points while the multi-core score stands at 4,277 point...
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...
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