Category: Huawei

Huawei Will Soon Launch Its Flagship P30 Series In Unique New Colours
Earlier this year, Huawei launched the P30 series smartphones globally. The series featured the flagship P30 Pro alongside the standard P30 and P30 Lite. These devices were the direct successors to Huawei’s P20 and P20 Pro and are the companies current flagship handsets and were launched in three colours with two being more common, namely Breathing Crystal and Aurora. Now, it is reported that the devices will arrive in two new colours.

Breathing Crystal Variant

According to the report, the first colour seems like a variant of the Breathing Crystal colour. Huawei P30’s lower half is similar to the original Breathing Crystal while the top features a solid light blue colour. Notably, the new design patents had initially been filed with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) on 28th May 2019. However, the actual design patents were only seen since 23rd August 2019.

Dual Colour Variant

The second upcoming colour for Huawei P30 is unique in its design. Looking at the render, the new variant sports a dual-tone colour scheme pattern. The top half of the device is black while the bottom is grey on the back. This design reminds us of the Google Pixel range of smartphones, which often uses a two-tone colour scheme. It is expected that the company will announce these new colour variants at IFA 2019 which is just around the corner.

Huawei P30 Quick Specs
- Processor: Kirin 980 7nm SoC
- Display: 6.1 inch FHD+ OLED
- RAM: 6GB
- Storage: 128GB
- Rear Camera: 40MP + 16MP + 8MP
- Front Camera: 32MP
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The pattern the Huawei is following for the P30 series new colours is similar to what it has done before. Previously, the P20 series received four new colour variants a couple of months after their official release. The IFA 2019 will start on 6th September 2019 to 11th September 2018. Stay tuned for more updates regarding the event.
August 27, 2019
Huawei To Introduce Its Own Mapping System To Compete With Google Maps

With the advent of newer technology, lives have become easier. For example, unlike in the past where you had to ask for directions or use an unyieldingly large map, online mapping services have existed to make lives easier. Currently, Google dominates such a service with its extremely popular Google Maps. Many companies have tried to obtain a footing in the market like Apple and Blackberry, the latter miserably failing in this regard. According to a new report, Huawei is now also seeking to develop its own mapping service which will compete with Google Maps.

Who Is It For?

A fresh report originating from Huawei’s home country, China, has stated that the tech giant is seeking to challenge Google. However, the company is developing a mapping service which differs from its competitors. Unlike Google Maps, it is reportedly being made for developers which implies that it may be used by navigation or taxi-hailing services. It would also allow third-party developers to create utilize this service without creating their own.

Google Maps

Map Kit

A top executive at Huawei has revealed Map Kit as the name of the upcoming service. It will offer developers a street-level navigation system that they can use in their respective apps. Map Kit will also convey real-time traffic conditions and other related data. It could also imply an AR walking navigational system which is used by Google. Furthermore, the Map Kit will be connected to local mapping services and will have to rely on telecom base stations that offer positioning data via satellites.

Google Maps AR Navigational Feature

Will It Succeed?

The report also states that Huawei is partnering up with Booking Holdings. Notably, Booking is currently reliant on Google Maps. Hence Map Kit might just be a customer and not actually a data provider. Huawei will have to invest heavily to compete in the mapping service market which has been notoriously difficult to crack. As mentioned earlier, Google is the only company to see success in the business while even Apple is lagging behind the search giant. Nokia too had tried and failed with its Here Maps as did Blackberry in the past.

iOS 13 Maps

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Why Is Huawei Making Map Kit?

Huawei’s new mapping service is probably in response to the trade ban imposed on it by the US Government. The trade ban it had received has since been temporarily revoked but its implications still stand evident. US and western-based companies can cut ties from the company at any given moment. Thus, the move arrives with a more self-sufficient motive rather than just a revenue-generating one.

August 17, 2019
This Is Huawei’s Answer To The Budget Oriented Redmi 7A
Despite the US ban, Huawei’s product launches have remained unaffected. An upcoming budget-oriented smartphone from the company has been listed on the Chinese regulatory website, TENAA which states its launch will happen soon. Noteworthy, the arrangement of the rear camera sensor, company branding and the front fascia of this device is highly reminiscent to the previously launched Redmi 7A.

According to the listing, the Huawei smartphone carries the AMN-AL10 model number. Although the name of the device is currently unavailable it is believed to be placed below the Enjoy 9e which was launched earlier this year.

The front of the smartphone accommodates a 5.71-inch display that features a waterdrop notch up top. The top, left and right bezels around the display are negligible while the chin below it is comparatively thicker. It also features the company branding below the display which is once again identical to the Redmi 7A.

In terms of memory and storage, the Huawei smartphone will be offered in two variants which are as follows:
- 2 GB + 32 GB (expandable upto 512 GB)
- 3 GB + 64 GB (expandable upto 512 GB)
As previously mentioned, the rear of the handset features a single 13 MP camera which is accompanied by an LED flash. Under the hood, the Huawei smartphone features an Octa-Core CPU which is clocked at 2 GHz.

The device is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery that supports 10 W fast charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and 3.5 mm headphone jack. It will be offered in three colour variants which include Vermiculite Black, Amber Brown and Turquoise Green.

Huawei AMN-AL10 specifications
- 5.71-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display
- 2GHz Octa-Core processor
- 3000mAh battery
- 13MP rear camera with LED flash
- 5MP front-facing camera
- Dimensions: 147.13×70.78×8.45mm; Weight: 146g
- Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS
- 2GB RAM with 32GB storage / 3GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD
- Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.1
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
Also Read: Mysterious Xiaomi Smartphone Hits TENAA, Could Be The Redmi 8

Although the price of the smartphone currently unavailable, going by its specs, it will be targeted towards the Rs 6,000 and Rs 8,000 price bracket. In order to gain the availability details and official price, we will have to wait until its launch which is expected to happen soon.

Users who are interested in checking out the official listing can do so by clicking here.
August 17, 2019
Chinese Man Spotted Using The Huawei Mate 30 Pro On A Subway Train

Over the last few years, Huawei has been a major contributor to the development of smartphones and its corresponding technologies. Due to its designation to the US entity list, Huawei had to face a major setback earlier this year. Nonetheless, it is advancing its thought of visionary smartphones at an unaffected pace.

The prime example of such handsets will be the members of Mate 30 lineup which will succeed Mate 20 branded devices from the year 2018.

The renders and features of upcoming Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro have been revealed at multiple instances (1,2). Freshly, a traveller on the Chinese subway train was spotted using a unique smartphone which is believed to be the high-end Mate 30 Pro.

The front of the alleged Mate 30 Pro has an edge-to-edge display that has extremely curved sides. Besides, the top of display features a wide notch that goes in line with previously leaked renders.

The rear of the smartphone is concealed with a plastic case that has a couple of cutouts and it covers the camera sensors. The rear left side of the plastic case has a narrow slit which makes room for an elongated flashlight.

Unfortunately, the current leak does not exhibit any specifications of the Mate 30 Pro. Nonetheless, it is believed to feature the HiSilicon Kirin 985 or 990 (name not finalised) which will be manufactured by TSMC.

The upcoming Huawei smartphone is believed to have quad rear camera setup which will be mounted in a circular module.

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In order to gain more details including the price and features of the Mate 30 Pro we will have to wait until its official launch which is believed to happen in the month of October.

On the basis of leaked renders and images, what are your thoughts on the Mate 30 Pro? Let us know in the comments below.

August 16, 2019
Compact Huawei Nova 5T With 5.5 Inch Punch Hole Display To Launch Soon
Earlier this year, the US commerce department designated Huawei to an entity list based on allegations of sending sensitive user data to the Chinese government. This move barred all American companies to terminate all sorts of business relations with the Chinese corporation.

Although the ban has now been lifted Huawei has still not been able to reform its relations with the United States-based companies. It seems that a hindrance as big as this has hardly made any effect on the companies plans. It has been launching aggressively price feature-laden smartphones at regular intervals.

Huawei Nova 5T Android Enterprise Listing

According to a fresh Android Enterprise listing, Huawei will soon launch another high-end smartphone which surprisingly will have a compact form factor. Ever since the bid adieu of Sony’s compact Xperia smartphones, the industry has been demanding for smaller devices which have not been delivered yet.

The upcoming Huawei smartphone will be the Nova 5T and it will be part of the Nova 5 smartphone lineup which was unveiled earlier this year.

As per the images listed on Google site, the Huawei Nova 5T has an attractive design which is due to the front which is dominated by an edge to edge display. Overall, the front fascia of the device is similar to the Huawei Nova 5i Pro which has already been launched. The display measures 5.5 inch and it also has a punch hole which houses the front-facing selfie camera.

Huawei Nova 5i Pro

In terms of memory and storage, the Nova 5T will be offered in two storage options which are as follows:
- 8 GB + 128 GB
- 8 GB + 256 GB
For securely and rapidly logging in to the UI, it also has a fingerprint sensor. Although the listing does not reveal it exact location, we believe it will be mounted on the rear. Besides, the Huawei Nova 5T runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and has NFC support.

Unfortunately, the listing has not revealed any details of the processor or the camera sensors incorporated on the smartphone. Therefore, they will be revealed at the official launch until another leak reveals them as well.

Also Read: This Is What The Upcoming Huawei Mate 30 Pro Looks Like

The launch date of the smartphone is yet unknown but the Android Enterprise listing suggests it is about to happen soon.

If Huawei is able to price the Huawei Nova 5T at an aggressive price, it could turn out to be a huge success as the demand for compact smartphones has been on the rise and the company can cash on this untapped segment of the mobile industry.

Would you like to buy a smartphone that has a compact form factor? Let us know in the comments below.
August 16, 2019
This Is What The Upcoming Huawei Mate 30 Pro Looks Like

Huawei is highly anticipated to launch the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro which will succeed the Mate 20 lineup from 2018. In comparison to their predecessors, the upcoming device will be a significant step up both in terms of design and features.

Earlier this week, a Chinese leakster claimed that Huawei had been waiting for Samsung to launch its 10th Gen Galaxy Note smartphone which at the time of writing this article has happened. The source also reported that the Mate 30 lineup will launch on either 25th or 26th September.

Ahead of the alleged launch, a fresh set of Mate 30 Pro renders had been shared on Social media website, Weibo. Noteworthy, the images exhibit a similar design to what was previously leaked by a case maker. Though the positioning of the camera sensors is different in the current render.

According to the render, the front of the Mate 30 Pro will be dominated by an edge-to-edge large screen display that has a wide notch up top. Furthermore, the sides of its display are unconventionally steep and it seems they touch the rear panel.

Like the Mate 20 lineup, the Mate 30 Pro also has a rear glass panel which houses the company branding and the camera setup. The rear camera setup is housed in a circular module and it consists of four sensors in addition to a LED flash.

Overall, the Mate 30 Pro seems to have a visionary design which will be backed with powerful innards.

The source claims that the device will also support 25 W of wireless charging making it the fastest in the industry. It is believed to feature the HiSilicon Kirin 985 or Kirin 990 SoC (name not finalised) which will be manufactured by TSMC.

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In order to confirm the leaks about the latest generation of Mate smartphone’s from Huawei, we will have to wait patiently as its expected launch date is still distant.

What are your thoughts on the Mate 30 Pro’s design based on leaked renders? Let us know in the comments below.

August 14, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Series Launch Date Leaked, To Feature The Kirin 990 SoC

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is best known for its two flagship smartphone lineups, which include the P and the Mate series of devices. While the first half of the year is reserved for the launch of the former, the latter generally sees the light of the day in the second half. So riding high with the success of the P30 series launched back in the month of March, it is expected the company will follow up with the purported Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro in the following months. Leaks in the past have contributed to leaking the design of the smartphones and the features they will sport. Now, new reports reveal when the upcoming flagship handsets from Huawei will launch, along with information about their specifications.

Huawei Mate 30 Series

As mentioned previously, the Huawei Mate 30 series will be the new flagship smartphones by the company. According to the latest report from a Russian publication, the forthcoming devices may be introduced on the 19th of September this year. Along with the launch information, the report also revealed both the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will run on the latest Kirin 990 chipset from the company. This is supposed to be a 7nm SoC which is significantly powerful and efficient than the Kirin 980 powering the Mate 20 and P30 Series.

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Past leaks of the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro have revealed they will have a similar design to their predecessors, with a slight reduction in front bezels. The devices will also feature an all-new camera setup, which is speculated to consist of two 40MP sensors. They may also sport the 5x optical, periscope style camera from the P30 Pro, but nothing is certain yet. Unfortunately, more details like the pricing and availability of the handsets are still shrouded in mystery. But with just over a month left in the rumoured launch date, we may not have to wait long to confirm our suspicions.

August 12, 2019
Huawei Unveils HarmonyOS, Its Android Replacing Operating System

At the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) in China on the 9th of August, Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has unveiled the long-rumoured HongMengOS. Called the HarmonyOS for the global market, the new operating system has been positioned as a replacement to Android. While HarmonyOS has been primarily designed for IoT (Internet of Things) products like smart speakers, displays and wearables; the company claims that if it is no longer allowed to use Android in the future, the new operating system can be used for Huawei smartphones.

HarmonyOS

As mentioned above, the HarmonyOS by Huawei is its operating system for IoT devices. Said to be in development since the last few years, the rumours of it started appearing when the company was barred from doing business with any American company in the month of May. In its presentation, the Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu revealed that the new software is microkernel-based, which is apt for IoT devices. Huawei claims that HarmonyOS is not only faster than Android, it is also much safer. The new platform is also open source, which means anyone can access, modify or enhance it.

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While it is hard to believe otherwise, the HarmonyOS by Huawei is not aimed at being an Android competitor. The company is placing the operating system against Google’s Fuchsia, which is a similar microkernel-based software in development for a while now. One advantage of the newest platform by Huawei is that it can run on multiple devices, ranging from different screen sizes. It is speculated that the company will launch various products this year featuring the OS, ranging from smart TVs to maybe even a smartphone. However, it has assured that at least for the near future, the Huawei smartphones will continue to support Android, saving HarmonyOS for a rainy day.

August 9, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Pro Design Revealed By Case Maker

Huawei is bracing for the launch its latest flagship smartphones, the Mate 30 lineup which will succeed the Mate 20 lineup from the year 2018. Going by previous launch cycles, the upcoming devices are expected to be unveiled in the month of October.

However, months before the official launch the alleged renders of both the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro have been revealed by a case maker. Although the source cannot be verified, based on past claims, the leak looks legit.

Besides, case makers usually have design details for upcoming smartphones so that they can manufacture accessories in time, right before their demand skyrockets following the official announcement.

According to leaked images, both the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro have a high screen to body ratio display on the front. Noteworthy, they also have a wide notch up top along with unconventionally tapered side edges which were previously revealed by its leaked screen protectors.

It is evident that the Mate 30 Pro sports a larger display in comparison to the standard variant. But details about the screen size of either device are currently unavailable.

The rear of both the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro accommodate a triple camera setup which is housed in a circular module. Notably, the former has a circle-shaped LED flash while the latter has a square-shaped flash.

In addition, the upcoming smartphone duo from Huawei also has the company branding and what appears to be a loudspeaker grille on the rear.

The devices lack any visible fingerprint sensor, therefore, they are assumed to feature and an in-display fingerprint scanner which is slowly becoming a standard for mid-range and flagship devices.

Unfortunately, the source does not reveal any specifications of the Mate 30 smartphones. Nonetheless, they are expected to be kitted with the HiSilicon Kirin 985 SoC which will reportedly be manufactured by TSMC.

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Apart from the leaked case renders, another source claims that the Huawei Mate 30 smartphones will be equipped with dual 40 MP rear cameras which will be an industry first.

Even though the current leaks seem correct and go in line with past revelations, we will have to wait until the devices are officially launched which is expected to happen in the month of October.

August 6, 2019
Huawei’s Hongmeng OS Could Be Revealed This Week

Earlier this year, it was uncovered that Huawei had been working on a secret operating system since the year 2012. The fact was revealed after the US Commerce Department designated the Chinese corporation to an entity list that revoked it from having any sort of trade relations from US-based companies.

Huawei P30 Pro

According to leaks and reports, the OS is called Hongmeng OS and is based on a microkernel. This allows the operating system to run on various electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, TVs, IoT peripherals and many more.

Moreover, reports in the past claimed that Huawei had already shipped close to one million smartphones that run Hongmeng OS. However, the claim is yet to be verified.

Fortunately, the ban imposed on Huawei has now been lifted. Though, when the ban was still in effect, it was alleged that the company will sell future devices running it in-house developed OS. Following the ban uplift, a senior company executive revealed that the company will continue to use Android OS for its flagship devices.

Surprisingly, a fresh piece of new claims that a Hongmeng OS running smartphone will launch in the Q4 of 2019. Notably, the upcoming device is reported to be priced around the CNY 2000 price bracket which is approximately Rs 20,000.

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Therefore, it is clear that Huawei wants to target an affordable device with its own OS rather than launching high-end flagship devices right away.

According to a Chinese news agency, Global Times, the Hongmeng OS will first be reviewed with the Honor TV. The device will reportedly be unveiled at the Huawei’s developer conference which is set to kick off from the 9th of August.

What are your thoughts on HongMeng OS, Can this new OS go head to head with long-settled contenders like Android and iOS? Let us know in the comments below.

August 5, 2019
Huawei Trademark Three P Series Smartphones; Dubbed The P300, P400 & P500
Amidst all the unfavourable situations that Huawei had to face after the US ban, its pace of developing and launching new smartphones has stayed unaffected. Earlier this year, it launched three smartphones in the “P” handset lineup which include the P30, P30 Pro and the P30 Lite.

Chronological name sequencing suggests that the successors of the handsets would carry the Huawei P40 branding, however, a latest piece of news suggests that the company is about to stir things a bit.

On the 2nd of August, Huawei was granted three trademarks by the UK IPO (Intellectual Property Office) which carry the following names:
- P300
- P400
- P500
For readers who do not know, it is mandatory for OEMs to get their device names registered with Intellectual Property Offices of different countries or regions. So that once a trademark has been registered, another company cannot make use of the name for their products.

The trademarks are categorised as Class 9 with the description; ‘smartphones; mobile phones; tablets’. Hence it is clear that the newly trademarked Huawei listings are concerned with smartphones or mobile handsets.

Huawei has never released a P-Series smartphone with a hundred in the model name. Correspondingly it is hard to deduce precise details about the handsets. Nonetheless, theory can be derived that the P400 could become the P40, the P300 could become the P40 Lite, while the P500 becomes the name of the P40 Pro at the time of official launch.

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Unfortunately, the trademarks do not reveal any feature or specification of the upcoming smartphone. As observed with past instances, Huawei usually launches P-series smartphones in the Q1 of the respective year and upcoming devices are expected to follow suit.

Therefore we will have to wait patiently as that time period is still distant.
August 3, 2019
Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 Launched In India, Costs Rs 15,990
On the 1st of August, Huawei launched the Y9 Prime (2019) in India which is a mid-range handset. Going by its price and features, the device competes against the likes of Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Realme 3 Pro. However, one feature that makes the smartphone stand out of the pack is a motorised pop-up camera.

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 Features And Design

Both the front and the back of the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 is made out of glass which is held together with a metal chassis. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 6.59 inch LCD display that has a pixel density of 391 ppi and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the smartphone packs the Kirin 710F chipset which consists of an octa-core chipset and the Mali G51 MP4 GPU. It runs on a Huawei’s EMUI 9 which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie.

The Huawei smartphone is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which is on par with its competitors. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear-facing camera which is divided into two separate modules. The setup consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and an f/2.4 aperture equipped depth sensor that has a resolution of 2 MP.

Besides, the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 also has a 16 MP motorised pop-up selfie camera which was mentioned previously. Connectivity options on the device include Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, GPS and bottom-mounted 3.5 mm audio jack and USB Type C port which can be used for both charging and data syncing.

For securely logging into the UI, the smartphone also features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 Price, Colour, Availability and Storage Variants

The Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 is available in two colour options which include Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue. It will be available for purchase both via online and online platforms. It is offered in a single storage variant for which the price is as follows:
- 4 GB + 128 GB: Rs 15,990
In addition to the built-in memory, it also supports memory expansion upto 512 GB via a microSD card.

All in all, the latest mid-ranger from Huawei is a capable mid-range smartphone. Although the Kirin 710F is not the most powerful chipset in the segment, we feel the pop-up selfie camera can compensate for that.
August 1, 2019
Huawei Launches The Honor 9X & Honor 9X Pro In China
At an event in China, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched its latest mid-range smartphones, the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro. The devices are the successor to the Honor 8X series launched last year and features notable improvements in the design and performance department. The handsets have been launched in the Chinese market for now, with global availability expected to be announced soon.

Honor 9X Series

As mentioned above, the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro are the latest mid-range offering from the company. The smartphones feature a glass sandwich design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. Both the devices measure 163.1mm x 77.2mm x 8.8mm and weigh 206g. The handsets have a 6.59 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080px. To maximise the screen to body ratio, they use a pop-up mechanism to house the front-facing camera. This makes them the first smartphones from Honor to have a pop-up camera. For biometric authentication and unlocking the handsets, they have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock.

Under the hood, the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro are kitted with the latest chipset from Huawei, the 7nm Kirin 810 SoC. It consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Mali G52 GPU. In terms of optics, the Honor 9X has a dual-camera setup, which is comprised of a 48MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The Pro variant, on the other hand, has a triple camera layout which adds in an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens to the mix. Both smartphones have an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16MP front-facing camera housed in the pop-up mechanism.

Both the devices in the Honor 9X series are powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for fast charging. For efficiently cooling the smartphones under heavy load, they are equipped with liquid cooling technology. The Honor 9X will be available in three colours, namely Phantom Blue, Phantom Red and Magic Night Black; while the Honor 9X Pro will be available in the Phantom Purple and Magic Night Black colour.

Pricing & Storage Variants

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The pricing of the Honor 9X series, along with their corresponding storage variants are listed below.

Honor 9X-
- 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM: CNY 1399 (INR 14,000)
- 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM: CNY 1599 (INR 16,000)
- 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM: CNY 1899 (INR 19,000)
Honor 9X Pro-
- 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM: CNY 2199 (INR 22,000)
- 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM: CNY 2399 (INR 24,000)
July 23, 2019
Huawei’s First 5G Smartphone Will Soon Be Commercially Available
In the month of October 2018, Huawei unveiled four different smartphones in the Mate 20 flagship lineup which include the Mate 20 Pro, 20 Lite, 20 X and the standard variant. As the name suggests, the Mate 20 Pro is top of the line handset while the three other devices were targetted towards mid-range and affordable flagship segment.

Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Huawei will introduce its first 5G compatible smartphone which has been delayed due to several reasons including the US ban. However, as per multiple reports, Huawei’s first 5G smartphone will the Mate 20 X phablet and it will be available for purchase soon.

According to a Chinese news agency, Global Times, the handset will be commercially available in its home country starting the 26th of July. While another foreign new agency, VentureBeat claims that the Mate 20 X 5G is currently available for pre-order on Amazon Italy and shipping will commence soon.

In terms of features, the 5G variant will have slightly upgraded features which include Balong 5000 modem, 5000 mAh battery instead of 4200 mAh, 8 GB RAM instead of 6 GB and 256 GB ROM instead of 128 GB. Besides, all other features of the upcoming Mate 20 X 5G are as-is, which are as follows:
- Display: 7.2 inch OLED
- Front Camera: 24 MP
- Rear Camera: 40 MP, 20 MP, 8 MP
- Chipset: Kirin 980 SoC
- CPU: Octa-Core
- GPU: Mali G76
- Memory Expandability: Upto 256 GB, NM card
- Operating System: EMUI, Android 9 Pie
- Security: Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
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Although Huawei is not the first company to launch the 5G compatible smartphone (already achieved by Xiaomi and Samsung), it is one of the first which is a praiseworthy feat. Besides, the Balong 5000 5G modem incorporated in the handset is developed in-house unlike the previously launched devices which feature X50 modem which is developed by Qualcomm.

In addition to the Mate 20 X 5G, Huawei’s Mate X 5G which is the world’s first 5G foldable phone will also be commercially available soon.
July 22, 2019
This Is What The Upcoming Huawei Nova 5i Pro Looks Like, Live Images
Chinese tech titan, Huawei has been through tough times in the recent past, after the US government designated it to an entity list. Fortunately, the ban has now been lifted and the company is bracing for the launch of new products. Soon it will announce the Huawei Nova 5i Pro. However, before the official launch, live images of the smartphone have already been posted on the Chinese social media website, Weibo.

Huawei Nova 5i Pro Features and Design

According to leaked images, the Nova 5i Pro has a modern design with a punch-hole display on the front and an attractive gradient glass panel. Notably, the rear panel of the smartphone is reminiscent of the flagship-grade Mate 20 X which was launched last year.

The front of the Nova 5i Pro like most mid-range and premium smartphones has negligible bezels on all four sides. The rear of the smartphone houses the company branding, a fingerprint sensor and quad-camera setup which is housed in a square module that protrudes slightly from the surface.

As per to the specs revealed by the previously leaked official pamphlets, the Nova 5i Pro will be a mid-range smartphone and it will compete against the likes of the Redmi K20 that has set a new standard in this segment. Although the official price of the device is yet to be publicised, it is expected to be priced between Rs 20,000 and Rs 25,000 price bracket.

Reader’s who are planning to buy a smartphone in this segment must go through our previously published article “Huawei Nova 5i Pro Vs Redmi K20: Which One Should You Pick?“

To recall, following are the specs of the Huawei Nova 5i Pro:

Huawei Nova 5i Pro Specs
- Display: 6.26 inch, 2340 x 1080 px
- Front Camera: 32 MP
- Rear Camera: 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
- Battery: 4000 mAh, 20 W Fast Charging Support
- Chipset: Kirin 810, Octa-Core, 7 nm
- Security: Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
- Colours: Blue, Black, Green
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To sum it up, if Huawei is able to price the Nova 5i Pro at the assumed price i.e Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000, it has the potential to become a leading contender in the mid-range segment. Nevertheless, we will have to wait for the official launch to verify the leaks and assumptions.
July 22, 2019