Huawei Mate X is the World’s first & fastest 5G foldable Phone to make debut in India

–        The device recently received the  first 5G CE certificate awarded by TÜV Rheinland which indicates that it has become the world’s first 5G smartphone approved by the Notify Body of the European Union

–        The device will be world’s first device to support both standalone & Non-standalone bands of 5G

Huawei Consumer Business Group, India today announced that the company will be launching the world’s first 5G Foldable Phone, HUAWEI Mate X in India, this year. With an exemplary design that blends style with technology, HUAWEI Mate X is company’s first foldable 2-in-1 smartphone and tablet. It is a multi-form factor that unlocks a new page of 5G interfacing era to reinvent productivity and entertainment.

With its innovative Falcon Wing Mechanical hinge, the HUAWEI Mate X unfolds gracefully like a falcon extending its wings, transforming the 6.6“ full screen and powerful smartphone into a 5.4mm thin, ultra-productive eight-inch tablet that features almost double the viewing area of the device in smartphone mode. It features a high-capacity 4500mAh battery supporting the world’s fastest 55W HUAWEI SuperCharge, that tops the battery up quickly to minimize downtime for those who prefer a fast-paced lifestyle. In just 30 minutes, HUAWEI SuperCharge is able to charge the battery back to 85 percent.

Commenting on the India availability, Mr. Wally Yang, Senior Product Marketing Director, Huawei Consumer Business Group said, “India is an important market for us and we have been consistently investing and expanding our footprint in the market. We are focused on delivering the user experiences that defines the future of smartphone in the smart era. The unveiling of the HUAWEI Mate X was the first key for consumers to open the door to 5G smart living. As the leader of the 5G era, we are bringing an inspired, intelligent experience to global consumers in every aspect of their lives. We want our customers here to witness Huawei’s global 5G technological strength, and experience this technology marvel.”

Huawei’s flagship smartphones have always come with powerful cameras, and the HUAWEI Mate X is no different. Inside the smartphone’s slim body is the latest Leica cameras, supporting the most advanced imaging features to date. The foldable design makes it possible for the camera system to play the role of both front and rear cameras. When folded, the HUAWEI Mate X shows a viewfinder on both sides, so even the subjects in the frame can contribute to the creative process.

As Huawei’s first 5G smartphone, HUAWEI Mate X is equipped with Huawei’s most sophisticated technology and patents. The HUAWEI Mate X runs on the Balong 5000 chipset, which is the world’s first multi-mode 5G SoC with 7nm process, being able to support 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G with a single chip; Balong 5000 is the first to achieve the industry’s benchmark in 5G peak download rate, offering 4.6Gbps in Sub-6GHz (low frequency band, 5G main frequency band); Balong 5000 is the world’s first chipset to support SA and NSA simultaneously, with the ability to adapt to different hardware requirements and formats for users and telecom operators, making the HUAWEI Mate X the true 5G smartphone.

*HUAWEI Mate X receives the first 5G CE certificate awarded by TÜV Rheinland, a global leader in independent inspection services, which indicates the smartphone has smoothly passed the rigorous test and evaluation and become the world’s first 5G smartphone approved by the Notify Body of the European Union. (Link: https://consumer.huawei.com/en/press/news/2019/huawei-mate-x-receives-first-5g-certificate-awarded/ )

About Huawei Consumer BG

HUAWEI’s products and services are available in more than 170 countries, and are used by a third of the world’s population. Fifteen R&D centers have been set up in the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India and China. Huawei Consumer BG is one of Huawei’s three business units and covers smartphones, PC and tablets, wearables and cloud services, etc. Huawei’s global network is built on almost 30 years of expertise in the telecom industry and is dedicated to delivering the latest technological advances to consumers around the world.