Huawei launches four new smartphones under flagship Mate 20 series, with Pro model doubling as wireless power bank
The Shenzhen-based company is tackling Samsung and Apple with its new products, which range in price from €899 (US$1,040) to €2,095
Huawei Technologies is looking to heat up its rivalry with Samsung Electronics and Apple in the high-end segment of the smartphone market, as China’s largest mobile phone brand unveiled on Tuesday four new models under its flagship Mate 20 series.
Shenzhen-based Huawei, which is also the world’s biggest telecommunications equipment supplier, introduced in London its Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X and Porsche Design Mate 20 RS big-screen Android smartphones, all of which run the company’s own Kirin 980 chip with artificial intelligence technology as well as cameras with ultra wide-angle lens from German partner Leica Camera.
The new smartphones are priced between €899 (US$1,040) for the Mate 20 X and €2,095 (US$2,426) for the Porsche Design model, which represents the most expensive handset released by Huawei to date.
All of the Mate 20 models are equipped with large batteries, providing electric charge from 4,000 milliampere hour to 5,000mAh, that are designed to power users throughout the day, according to the company.
The Mate 20 Pro provides a wireless reverse charge feature, which enables the device to work as a power bank for selected electronic devices that support wireless charging.