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Huawei has introduced a new portable hotspot, the Mobile WiFi 5 eSIM edition (model E5586-822-E), in the Chinese market. The device is currently available for an introductory price of 269 yuan ($40), with a regular retail price set at 299 yuan ($44). As the name indicates, it includes a built-in eSIM, which allows you to connect to cellular networks without needing to purchase or insert a physical SIM card.
Huawei Mobile WiFi 5 eSIM Specifications
The hotspot is designed to be carried easily on a daily basis. It weighs 96 grams and measures 13.7mm in thickness. According to Huawei, this makes the device about 15% thinner than the previous version. It is currently sold in a single cyan color option with a textured finish, making it small enough to fit inside a pocket or a small bag compartment.
The eSIM functionality is the main feature of this model. It supports networks from both China Mobile and China Unicom. By default, the device is configured to automatically switch between these two carriers based on which one provides a better signal in a given location. You also have the option to manually select their preferred network using the companion app. If you prefer to use a standard data plan, the device still retains a physical SIM card slot. However, this slot only accepts standard carrier SIMs and is not compatible with IoT SIM cards.
Managing the device and purchasing data plans is done entirely through the Huawei Smart Life app. The app displays available data packages, current data usage, and plan expiration dates. Huawei says that you must be careful with the eSIM profile: once the service is activated, the assigned number cannot be written to the device again. Deleting or deactivating the SIM data will result in the permanent loss of that specific number.
The wireless specifications are basic. The hotspot operates exclusively on the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band and does not support the 5GHz band. It offers a maximum theoretical wireless transmission rate of up to 300Mbps. While Huawei says that download speeds are 30% faster than the older Mobile WiFi 3 model, the reliance on 2.4GHz means you might experience interference in areas with many competing Wi-Fi signals. Despite this, the device can support up to 16 devices connected at the same time.
The hotspot is powered by a 2400mAh battery. This provides around eight to nine hours of continuous operation per charge. It includes a USB Type-C port for charging, allowing it to share cables with most current smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
In related news, Lenovo has recently launched the Legion LM50S portable Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi 6, 4G LTE, and up to 12 hours of battery life, while ZTE introduced the U15S 4G portable Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi 6 and a 10,000mAh battery.
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