Users of the Huawei Mate 50 lineup of devices can now reportedly upgrade their network connectivity to 5G thanks to a new set of 5G cases. This follows a similar trajectory as the Huawei P50 series where users were able to access 5G connectivity through third-party cases. A tipster WHYLAB has hinted that Mate 50 owners can use compatible 5G cases to enhance their connectivity.
Huawei has grappled with the biting US embargoes on critical components for its products. This has limited the chip options available to the OEM and the Mate 50 series was launched with only 4G/LTE variants. The company has continued to circumvent the drawbacks due to the sanctions, with great gains achieved across different strata. Huawei’s homegrown HarmonyOS is one of the major high points in its resurgence in the tech industry.
The new third-party 5G cases are equipped with their chipsets to provide sub-6GHz connectivity to the devices. The four variants of the Mate 50 are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4G SoC. The new 5G cases have the 5G-NR standalone-only rating, making use of an integrated UDX710 ZTE chip. The UDX710 has dual Cortex-A55 cores with a maximum speed of 1.35GHz. The chip draws power from the connected smartphone via its built-in USB-C port.
Images of the 5G cases seem to indicate that the cases have minimal added depth even with the internal components. The accessories are available for the full Mate 50 lineup and may be supported by China Telecom. The cases are reported to cost 799 yuan ($113) but there is no official confirmation yet by Huawei.
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