A few days ago, TD Tech M40 5G High-End Version was announced in China, which is an upgraded version of the phone launched this year, which is a rebranded version of the Huawei Mate 40 smartphone.

Today, the smartphone officially goes on sale in the Chinese market with a starting price of 3,599 yuan (~$535) for the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 3,999 yuan (~$595)

The TD Tech M40 5G High-End Version features a 6.5-inch OLED curved screen, offering a 90Hz refresh rate which is an upgrade compared to the regular version launched a few months ago. It is also rated for IP53 for dust and water resistance to keep your phone safe from the light drizzle in the rain.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus SoC, which is a major upgrade compared to the outdated Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000, which the Chinese company is basically forced to use on its devices because of US sanctions.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back panel that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel wide-angle snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

As for the software, the phone runs the HarmonyOS based on the Android operating system. It is powered by a 4,200mAh battery and comes with 40W fast charging through the USB Type-C port and 40W wireless charging.

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Recently, mainstream Chinese technology news site, ITHome, reported that on Huawei’s official online sales channels in China, the Huawei Mate 40 and Huawei Mate 40 Pro had not been restocked and has since been delisted on the company’s online stores as of June 3rd (last Friday). As unfortunate as it sounds, it seems that the Huawei Mate 40 series has been officially discontinued by Huawei as the company’s official online platforms no longer sell the devices in the country.

Currently, when searching through the Huawei smartphone products category, the official store shows that the only Huawei Mate series smartphones left for sale are the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and Huawei Mate X2 foldable flagships, and the older Huawei Mate 30 5G and Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G devices released back in 2019.

After the US trade sanctions against Huawei, the company has faced a lot of difficulties in obtaining silicon chips for its smartphones. With fewer chips for production, means fewer Huawei smartphones to sell as well. So what’s next for Huawei if they want to continue to stay relevant in the smartphone market?

Well for one, the company has already undergone a major shift in its smartphone pricing strategy. Previously pre-2019, the smartphone brand would churn out a lot of devices in the entry-level, mid-range, and flagship markets to sell globally to capture more market share in the smartphone industry. But since 2020, Huawei has gradually exited the entry-level and mid-range market, focusing only on its flagships. 

Most notably, Huawei has taken a lot of risk by putting its foldable flagships like the Huawei Mate X2, Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Huawei P50 Pocket. The foldables market for Huawei has been generating more revenue for the company compared to the conventional smartphone market. Although the cost of manufacturing foldables is higher, Huawei can mark up the selling price of its foldables significantly higher than conventional smartphones as well. 

In addition, the foldable market also has less competition than for say the conventional flagship market. For example, the Huawei P50 Pro has to compete with the iPhone 13 Pro, Realme GT 2 Pro, OnePlus 10 Pro, Vivo X80 Pro, Xiaomi 12 Pro, etc. Meanwhile, the Huawei P50 Pocket only competes with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Motorola Razr. In turn, the company can sell more and earn more sales revenue per foldable sold than it would have otherwise sold a conventional Android flagship despite lower foldables sales volumes.

For the next 5 years, Huawei is still expected to stay in the smartphone market, but the company is expected to switch from a mainstream brand to a niche luxury smartphone brand selling innovative foldable smartphones. The brand is expected to release the Huawei P60 Pocket and Huawei Mate X3 this year as well and if you are interested in the latest technology from China, stay tuned to our coverage here at Gizmochina!

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A couple of days ago, TD Tech M40 smartphone was announced and made available for pre-orders in the Chinese market. Today, the device officially went on sale in China in two different memory versions.

The base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage is priced at 3,999 yuan (~$588), while the 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model costs 4,499 yuan (~$661). It comes in three color options — Ceramic White, Secret Silver, and Shiny Black.

In terms of design, the TD Tech M40 smartphone looks identical to the Huawei Mate 40, but unlike the Huawei-branded device, this one comes with support for 5G connectivity. This appears to be the workaround for the Chinese brand to have its smartphones with support for 5G available in the market.

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ 60Hz AMOLED display with support for HDR 10+ content and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device is also rated for IP53 dust and water resistance to keep your phone safe from the light drizzle in the rain.

Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus SoC, which is a major upgrade compared to the outdated Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000, which the Chinese company is basically forced to use on its devices because of US sanctions.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back panel that includes a 64MP primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel wide-angle snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

As for the software, the phone runs the HarmonyOS 2.0 based on the Android 10 operating system. It is powered by a 4,200mAh battery and comes with 40W fast charging through the USB Type-C port and 40W wireless charging.

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Huawei has just revealed that the company will be holding its Smart Office Spring Conference on February 27 at 9:30 PM in China. This is said to be a major launch event from the Chinese tech company which can potentially see the release of new smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other ecosystem products.

According to an ITHome report, the official teaser poster reveals four planets (or moons) circling a planet in the center. This could be interpreted as Huawei’s various venture avenues with the middle being a smartphone, and products such as notebooks, tablets, or headphones are the other four planets revolving around it. Other than that, it could be also be interpreted as the camera module of an upcoming smartphone as we have seen similar camera designs from the brand in the past.

The brand has not revealed any teasers of any upcoming smartphone yet, however, this event might reveal the Huawei P50 derivative and Mate 40 derivative devices which were recently spotted on the 3C certification database carrying model numbers NOH-AN50 and ABR-AL60 respectively.

The company might also introduce the Huawei MatePad 10.4 2022 model which recently received China’s MIIT certification. In terms of the specs, the new Huawei MatePad 10.4 2022 model codenamed BAH4-AL10 will be equipped with HarmonyOS and have a 7150mAh battery, which is 100mAh higher than the previous generation.

The slate will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor which was found in a number of mid-range mobile phones in 2021. Thus, the tablet looks like a mid-range slate.

The display specification wasn’t listed but the MatePad 10.4 is tipped to packs a 1200P resolution screen which is actually a 16:10 version of 1080P resolution. This screen ratio is in line with Huawei’s consistent product design philosophy.

The tablet will also have a SIM card slot which means it won’t be a WiFI-only tablet but there is no support for 5G connectivity. However, compared to mobile phones, tablets do not seem to be particularly dependent on 5G networks.

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A couple of Huawei phones with model numbers NOH-AN50 and ABR-AL60 just passed 3C certification and both are said to be “derivatives” of the Huawei P50 and the Mate 40 and support 5G.

The information comes from blogger “Chrysanthemum Pictures Fans” on Weibo who also posted screenshots of the 3C certification. They show that both devices will support up to 66W fast charging.

Huawei’s first-quarter product conference is scheduled for late March and will announce a number of new products including tablets.

The company recently launched its first foldable clamshell phone in the form of the P50 Pocket. Earlier this month, the phone and its non-foldable sibling called the Huawei P50 Pro went up for grabs in the global market, starting at €1,199 ($1,371).

The Huawei Mate 40 was launched back in October 2020 along with its Pro variant and came with near top of the line specs, with the highlight being its triple camera setup that was developed jointly with Leica.

Xiaomi has also been leaked to launch a derivative model of its flagship Xiaomi 12 Pro that was launched in December last year, so we could be seeing a pattern here.

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TD Tech is one of Huawei’s hardware licensees. The company has so far released a single smartphone called TD Tech N8 Pro, which is essentially a rebranded HUAWEI nova 8 Pro 5G. The firm is being long rumored to release its own version of HUAWEI Mate40E. An interesting detail about this device has now emerged on the internet.

According to Weibo user 旺仔百事通 (via ITHome), the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 phone from TD Tech will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset. Interestingly, he does not use the word Huawei Mate 40E.

Previous reports have revealed that this particular phone will have model number TDT-MA01. Further, the handset will have support for 40W fast wired charging, however, it will not ship with a charger. A TikTok video had even exposed the device’s rear design with ‘TD Tech’ branding at the bottom.

Unfortunately, the release date of this smartphone is still a mystery. Even if it gets launched, we are not sure how many units will be up for grab as the TD Tech N8 Pro sold out very quickly.

Having said that, we expect to learn more about this forthcoming handset in the coming days. We are also looking forward to other Huawei products from TD Tech.

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It is no longer news that Huawei‘s once boisterous smartphone division has been struggling since the US slammed a trade embargo on the Chinese tech giant. It was reported last year that the US gave a concession for the company to only access 4G chipset. Apparently, it was also impossible for the brand to purchase 12GB RAM from suppliers. This has led to the discontinuation of 12GB RAM variants of its top smartphones like the Mate 40 RS Porsche Edition.

There are reports that the company is now planning to commence the sales of 12GB RAM models of its existing flagship models like the P50 and Mate 40 series. The P50 which was released earlier this year was mostly available in the 8GB RAM variant with a limited supply of the 12GB RAM version and in most platforms, it is listed as “Out of stock”.

A Weibo tipster disclosed recently that the scarcity is due to restrictions that the company is facing in the procurement of chips and other components. Apparently, the sanctions meant that the brand can only sell 6GB RAM and 8 GB RAM variants. But the tipster says the restriction has been relaxed, allowing the Chinese company to have access to the faster 12GB LPDDR5 flash memory. The tipster is speculating the brand may release the 12GB RAM variant of the Mate Fold first.

While those may come as some form of respite for the Chinese company, there is no end in sight for the firm in terms of flagship processors. The Mate 50 series is expected to launch soon in China but the processor won’t be having a 5G modem onboard but will have 4G connectivity.

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Huawei officially unveiled the latest version of its proprietary operating system HarmonyOS 2 on June 2. This iteration comes with several interesting features including cross-platform usage. At the unveiling, the company announced the upgrade plan for HarmonyOS 2 and not only supports the latest flagship models such as the Huawei Mate 40 series but also covers a large number of mid-to-high-end models and entry-level models. Even the Mate 9 that was released five years ago did not miss out on this upgrade.

Thus, it wasn’t surprising when the company disclosed just days after the launch that the OS has been installed in over 10 million devices. Huawei has now given an update of that information, disclosing that the HarmonyOS 2 has been installed in over 25 million devices globally. We expect the figure to increase exponentially as Huawei pushes the update to more models. The company plans to upgrade up to 100 models but at present, the new HarmonyOS 2 has only been pushed to 69 models since released.

According to Huawei’s official plan, the Mate Xs, Mate 20 series, Nova 6/7/8 series, and Huawei MatePad will be updated in the third quarter of 2021. In the fourth quarter, the upgrade will be extended to Huawei Smart Screen V series 2021, Smart Screen S series, Smart Screen X65, Mate 20 X series, P30 series, Mate X, Huawei Enjoy 20 series, Huawei Maimang 9, Huawei Tab M6,  Enjoy Tablet 2 and so on.

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With this schedule, the Chinese company projects that the new OS will be installed on up to 100 devices ranging from smartphones, tablets, smart screens, to other smart terminals. The company had in January this year projected that the user base of HarmonyOS would have reached 300 million by December 2021. If that isn’t achieved this year, it will be a sure thing next year. Apart from its own devices, HoarmonyOS is open for use by other OEMs. We have already seen Mideo launch a couple of HarmonyOS 2-running smart gadgets.

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Most of the technological features in use on smartphones today may not have been invented by Apple but the brand’s popularity meant that whatever it deploys on its smartphone becomes a trend, the notch design for instance. In the same way, the industry has gradually started adopting Apple’s decision to ship the latest iPhone 12 models without a charging adapter inside the retail box. Samsung and Xiaomi are the notable names that have subsequently implemented the same style by removing the charging adapter from the retail box of their latest flagships.

Well, Huawei has stylishly joined the bandwagon even though no announcement was made in that regard. The company instead quietly released new models of its existing flagship model without the charging adapter inside the box.  The company released four new models namely; Huawei Mate X2, Mate 40 Pro, Nova 8 Pro, and Nova 8 on offline stores with the charging adapter absent from the retail box. Users have the option of choosing the version without the charger, or the normal package version. If you are taking the version without the adapter, there is a 200 yuan (~$30) slash off the price.

Apart from protecting the environment, the major reason why Huawei may have toed this line is to conserve its charging IC chips. The company reportedly stocked up some inventories of charging IC chips before the ban was enforced. Thus, it is careful not to run out of supplies. Chinese semiconductor manufacturers are working hard, though, to see that chips, especially the likes of charging IC chips with low process requirements, are manufactured locally.

We expect Huawei to resume full inclusion of the mobile phone adapter inside the retail box when locally manufactured charging IC chips are available.

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Ahead of the Chinese New Year 2021, Apple announced Limited Edition AirPods Pro in China earlier this month. Now, a few days later, HUAWEI is selling a special case for the HUAWEI Mate40 series for the same occasion.

The new case for the HUAWEI Mate40 series is called ‘New Year 2021 Bull Turns the World Limited Edition Protective Case’. It is available for HUAWEI Mate40 and HUAWEI Mate40 Pro. Interested owners of these smartphones can buy this special case for ¥99 ($15) from JD (Jingdong).

For those unaware, Chinese culture associates each year with one of the 12 animals included in the Chinese Zodiac, which is based on a lunar calendar derived from the orbital period of Jupiter. Since the upcoming Chinese New Year is called the ‘Year of the Bull’, HUAWEI has released a case with the art of two bulls circling around.

This red-colored case with golden engravings is made of PU material. It not only includes an opening for the rear camera setup but also comes with openings on the sides for a better user experience on the device’s waterfall display.

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Last but not least, the company also claims a 0.35mm raised structure for the camera and 0.55 raised lips on the four sides of the front to offer protection.

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Despite being announced a while ago, the Huawei Mate 40 only recently went available for pre orders. Since then, the device went on pre sales and was sold out in just under a minute, as the device went live online.

According to a Sohu report, the pre sales for the base model of the Huawei Mate 40 officially began on 16th December 2020 around 10:08 am. But just within a minute, the number of prospective buyers and overwhelming demand had the website display “sold out.” In other words, the premium grade flagship is already out of stock even before its actual December 21 release date. Apparently, many even believed the device to be one of the last to feature the company’s proprietary Kirin chipset, which led to a rise in demand.

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For those unaware, Huawei lost its primary chip supplier TSMC, due to US sanctions. But, the company did have deadline to complete its existing orders with the world’s largest contract chipmaker, which allowed it to stock up on the Kirin 9000 series chips. Although, the Huawei Mate 40 series might be the last to arrive with its self designed chips. So, at the very least, the device is already successful in its home country China.

The company will be releasing the device on 21st December as well, so we might see a similar demand in the arriving official sale as well. Keep in mind, this is still a flagship device, so its quite impressive to see such a high end model being sold out in just under a minute, especially when its prices are 4,999 Yuan and 5,499 Yuan (roughly 763 US Dollars to 839 US Dollars). Unfortunately, we do not know how many units were up for sale.

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Despite being launched back in October, the Huawei Mate 40 is finally available for preorders as of today (15th December 2020) and its first sales starting from 21st December 2020.

For those unaware, the Mate 40 from the Chinese tech giant is the company’s 2020 flagship and arrives with the 5nm Kirin 9000E chip. It sports a 6.5 inch curved display with a 2376×1080 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The touch sampling rate on the device is 240Hz and it even supports a P3 color gamut. Under the display, a fingerprint scanner is housed and it also offers face recognition technology as well.

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Arriving at the camera, the Huawei Mate 40 houses a single front facing punch hole camera, while the rear sports a 50 megapixel primary sensor, a 16 megapixel ultra wide angle camera, and an 8 megapixel telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The flagship is powered by a large 4,200mAh battery pack, which supports 40W fast charging as well. We had also previously reported on the preorders yesterday.

Looking at the preorders, the Huawei Mate 40 5G is priced at a range between 4,999 Yuan to 5,499 Yuan (roughly 763 US Dollars to 839 US Dollars) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage variant respectively. It is currently available online on Vmall.com. The device will be available in multiple color variants including Mystic Silver, White, Black, Green, and Yellow.

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Clones and imitations of popular smartphones from major brands are not uncommon. The Apple iPhones are usual targets, and now, a Huawei Mate 40 clone called ivvi Mate 40 has been spotted on an online listing as well.

Huawei had launched its 2020 flagship Mate 40 series just last month. But now, a copycat version of the device has launched, which also features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC but is priced at only a fraction of the cost of the actual Mate 40 series. The device was listed online for a price of just 898 Yuan (roughly 135 US Dollars).

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The online listing also states that the device sports a 50 megapixel penta camera setup. Furthermore, it houses 10GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The handset also sports dual mode 5G and features a design that is quite similar to the original Huawei Mate 40. Notably, the “LEICA” branding for the circular camera lenses has been replaced by “AICAMERA” on the rear along with a different position for the LED flash as well.

On the front, a water drop styled notch can be found on the display, which has minimal bezels on every side. Unfortunately, while this deal seems too good to be true, it probably is as well. These copies of smartphone models from big name companies always try and take advantage of the popularity and brand name of established OEMs.

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The Huawei Mate 40 series was recently announced and is positioned as the company’s current flagship lineup. Now, the Chinese tech giant has revealed the repair charges for the premium grade handset, which carries a price tag just as hefty as the smartphones.

Looking at the prices, we can observe that the display and motherboard are by far one of the most expensive components of the device. For example, the motherboard for the Mate 40 RS Porsche Edition costs about 6,699 Yuan (roughly 1,020 US Dollars). Even the most affordable motherboard replacement costs about 3,199 Yuan (roughly 483 US Dollars) for the Mate 40 Pro.

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Furthermore, the selfie shooter costs 418 Yuan (roughly 63 US Dollars) for repairs across the entire lineup. However, the rear camera setup costs vary between different variants, like the Mate 40 Pro (940 Yuan or 143 US Dollars) and Mate 40 Pro+ (1185 Yuan or 180 US Dollars). The battery is another aspect that remains the same between the Pro series and the RS Porsche Edition, costing just 196 Yuan (roughly 30 US Dollars).

The prices for some of the components seem especially high, especially the Mate 40 RS Porsche Edition as its motherboard costs nearly half of its total 11,999 Yuan (roughly 1,814 US Dollars) price tag. So if you own a Mate 40 device, do be careful and consider grabbing a good case for your smartphone or you might end up shelving out a lot of money on repairs.

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Huawei recently launched its much-awaited Mate 40 series flagship smartphones in the marketing, which has seen a good response, especially for a company that is currently working out strategies to stay afloat.

Since the Chinese giant is facing several issues related to supply chain and production, it is struggling to meet the demand for the Huawei Mate 40 series smartphones. While the devices are currently out-of-stock, the company says they will soon be restocked.

However, the demand for Mate 40 Pro is quite high and the company may not be able to keep a steady flow of units in the market. This is mainly because of the chipset as the phone is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 SoC.

Because of the sanctions imposed by the United States, Huawei cannot manufacture new Kirin 9000 chipsets. This means that the company has limited units of the chipsets available and once Huawei runs out of them, it won’t be able to make or procure more chipsets, halting the manufacturing of Mate 40 Pro and Pro Plus models.

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The Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000 is an octa-core processor which comes with 24 core Mali-G78 GPU, alongside two Big and one Tiny core NPU. It also houses Huawei’s most advanced ISP technology to date.

It seems that until the company gets permission to manufacture chipsets or procure them from companies like Qualcomm, Samsung, or MediaTek, there won’t be Mate40 Pro or Pro Plus models in the market once the existing stock gets sold.

However, the United States is granting licenses to companies to continue doing business with Hauwei as long as the components are not used for the 5G business. Qualcomm, Samsung, and MediaTek have also applied for a license, and if granted, we could see new flagship smartphones from the Chinese giant.

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A lot of people are usually focused on the Pro variants of top-tier flagships, but with the vanilla version, you can save a lot of money while still getting a flagship. This comparison is dedicated to the standard version of the latest flagship lineups by Apple, Huawei, and Samsung. We decided to compare the iPhone 12, the Huawei Mate 40, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 for obvious reasons: they are the base variants of the flagship lineups from the main smartphone manufacturers and they offer a high value for money. Let’s discover together which one is worth buying with their prices and specifications.

Apple iPhone 12 vs Huawei Mate 40 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20

Design

Which device is the most beautiful of the trio? It mostly depends on your tastes. They all come with premium designs including a glass back and an aluminum frame. The iPhone 12 is the most compact but it has a big notch on the front panel, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is the biggest one, so not exactly the best for one-handed use and mobility. Another advantage of the iPhone 12 is the fact that it is thinner and lighter than its opponents. Further, it has better water resistance as it is waterproof up to 6 meters deep instead of 1.5 meters. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 supports the S Pen making it better for productivity users.

Display

The most advanced display belongs to the iPhone 12 showing very realistic colors and sporting a very high brightness, as well as the HDR10 certification and Dolby Vision. The Huawei Mate 40 offers a smoother viewing experience thanks to its 90 Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 supports HDR10+ for great image quality on streaming services. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Huawei Mate 40 are equipped with in-display fingerprint readers (the fingerprint reader is ultrasonic on the Note 20, so better than the optical one found on the Huawei Mate 40), while the iPhone 12 relies on Face ID (3D facial recognition) for authentication.

Hardware and Software

The Huawei Mate 40 and the iPhone 12 are actually more advanced in terms of hardware because they are powered with mobile platforms built at 5 nm: Apple A14 Bionic and Kirin 9000E. But the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is still an amazing flagship as it is fueled by the Snapdragon 865+ chipset in the U.S. market and Exynos 990 in the EU. With the Huawei Mate 40, you do not get Google Mobile services in the global market due to the U.S. ban. Instead, you get Huawei Mobile Sevices to replace them.

Camera

Unfortunately, despite the Huawei Mate 40 comes with great cameras, it lacks OIS for the main sensor and it is inferior when it comes to stabilization. The iPhone 12 lacks a telephoto sensor and it only comes with a dual camera including an ultrawide sensor. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has both OIS and a telephoto sensor as it sports a triple rear camera.

Battery

You should not get big differences between these devices when it comes to battery life. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Huawei Mate 40 come with similar battery capacities, so their battery life should not be so different. The iPhone 12 is expected to be more disappointing, but it will still provide a good battery life. Note that Huawei Mate 40 lacks wireless charging.

Price

Huawei Mate 40 will be priced at €900/$1055, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 starts from €650/$762, and iPhone 12 costs €939/$900. At the end of the day, each phone has its pro and cons. The Huawei Mate 40 offers a 90 Hz display but inferior cameras: I would not go for it. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is the best for productivity as it supports the S Pen, and it also comes with great cameras. The iPhone 12 has an amazing display and great performances. Which would your choice be?

• Read More: Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max houses a smaller 3,687mAh battery

Apple iPhone 12 vs Huawei Mate 40 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

PROS

• S Pen
• Widest display
• Reverse wireless charging
• Ultrasonic fingerprint reader

CONS

• Dimensions

Huawei Mate 40 

PROS

• 90 Hz display
• Fastest charging
• Very good hardware

CONS

• No Google services
• No OIS

Apple iPhone 12

PROS

• Better water resistance
• MagSafe connectors
• Good cameras
• Great performance

CONS

• Smaller battery

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A few weeks ago, Huawei launched its highly anticipated Huawei Mate 40 series smartphones in the market, making it the first devices to come powered by the company’s own Kirin 9000 SoC.

Now, if the statements coming from the company’s executive are to be believed, then it could be the most complicated smartphone to make in the series so far. Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei’s Consumer Electronics Business said that it took them three years to make the Mate 40 series phones.

He added that the Huawei Mate 40 series has now become the company’s longest development lineup and one of the most difficult. For the first time, the company used the 5nm chipset in the phones — HiSilicon Kirin 9000.

The primary reason for such a long duration for the phones in the making is the chipset. Huawei had to develop its own Intellectual Properties (IP) since they cannot get it from the outside, and this takes up a lot of time — from planning to production.

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Because of the development of its own next-generation advanced chipset and the longer duration for the Research & Development, the total investment from the company for this Mate 40 series is also among the largest from the company so far.

Additionally, the Mate lineup from Huawei is well-known for the camera performance and the company took care of that part in this year’s models as well. Further, the company is also trying to offer advanced 5G connectivity support.

Adding to the cost and time for development is the software department. Despite getting banned from using Google’s Android operating system because of the restrictions imposed by the United States, the company keeps on improving its EMUI custom user interface, which is now based on Android Open Source Project (AOSP). But, there are reports that from next year, the company will transition its devices to HarmonyOS.

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The Huawei Mate 40 series has just been recently launched. Now, renders for the smartphone’s cases have popped up online as well, which feature a Pokemon themed design aesthetic.

Looking at the renders, the cases are for the Huawei Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro. On the rear, the iconic Pokemon branding can be observed at the bottom, while the round camera module blends into the design as well. For those unaware, the popular Pokemon anime series featured Pokeballs that were used to catch the titular creatures. The top half is red and the bottom is white while the middle sports a circular design, which is what the Mate 40’s circular camera module fills in, as per a TechSina report.

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Furthermore, another case renders featured sports cars. In this design, sports cars can be seen from a side view, through which, the camera module again functions as a part of the design, filling in for the wheels. Unfortunately, these are just case renders and finer details to such products are currently unavailable. It is also unknown if these will be actually made and sold. But due to the Mate 40’s camera module, we can expect to see cases that take advantage of it.

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Huawei recently launched its highly anticipated Huawei Mate 40 series flagship smartphones and now it is being reported that China’s three major network operators, along with Huawei, have successfully implemented the commercial use of downlink CA.

It is touted to be the first that that 5G 200MHz ultra-large bandwidth carrier aggregation technology has been implemented on a commercial smartphone where a single-user downlink peak rate exceeds 3Gbps.

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With this new experiment, Shanghai is taking a lead in the country to offer users a 5G network experience that provides better bandwidth and lower latency. Shanghai Mobile uses a total of 200M bandwidth of 2.6GHz + 4.9GHz to achieve inter-band carrier aggregation and has a measured downlink peak value of over 3.1Gbps.

It is being reported that to carry out this test, the company had used the newly launched Huawei Mate 40 Pro smartphone, which is the first commercial smartphone to come with support for 200M CA and combined with its 2T4R transceiver function, it offers a download rate of more than 3Gbps.

The Huawei Mate 40 series was launched in China on 30th October and soon after the official announcement, the devices were up for sale on Jingdong (JD.com). As expected, the newly launched smartphones have received a pretty good response for the initial sales and are already out-of-stock at many places.

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Huawei today held the Mate 40 series China launch conference and as you can guess, the Mate 40 series was launched for the Chinese market. the company took the wraps off all the models in the series including the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+ and the Mate 40 RS Porsche Design Edition.

The Mate 40 series has already been launched in Europe last week so, the entire specs and Europe prices are already known. Here are the prices of the models in China.

• Huawei Mate 40 8GB+128GB version – 4999 yuan (~$748)
• Huawei Mate 40 8GB+256GB version – 5499 yuan (~$822)

Huawei Mate 40 Pro Price

• Huawei Mate 40 Pro 8GB+128GB version – 6499 yuan (~$972)
• Huawei Mate 40 Pro 8GB+256GB version – 6999 yuan (~$1047)
• Huawei Mate 40 Pro 8GB+512GB version – 7999 yuan (~$1196)

Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ Price

• Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ 12GB+256GB version – 8999 yuan (~$1346)

Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design

• Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design 12GB+256GB version – 11999 yuan (~$1795)
• Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design 12GB+512GB version – 12999 yuan (~$1945)

Huawei also unveiled a Mate 40 RS Porsche Design Collector’s Edition. The Collector’s Edition models have an additional infrared temperature measurement function. At the same time, the Collector Edition model comes with a leather smart window protective cover and Huawei super-fast charging car charger (Max 66W). It is available in 12GB+512GB option and will be sold for 13,999 yuan (~$2094).

Availability

Huawei Mate 40 will officially go on sale on December 21 while the Mate 40 Pro has already gone on sale for the first time today. The Mate 40 Pro+ also went on sale today (October 30) for the first time. The Mate 40 RS Porsche Design sales also commenced today but there is no indication when the Collector’s edition will go on sale.

We must note that the price in China is way lower than that of Europe but then if you are a hardcore Huawei fan or have interest in any of the models, you should be more worried about being able to lay your hands on the device than the price. Huawei is likely to have issues with availability for the models considering the inability to get chip supply from TSMC a wanted due to the US ban.

You can check out our launch article for details of the Mate 40 series’ specifications including the Porsche Design Edition.

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Earlier today (30th October 2020), the Huawei Mate 40 series was finally launched in China. The company’s Consumer Business CEO and Executive Director Yu Chengdong launched the latest flagship, along with Huawei AR Map 2.0.

For those unaware, Huawei AR Map was originally launched with the P40 series earlier this year. Now, the next iteration has been unveiled for the Mate 40 series. The latest version arrives with various improvements in areas like speed, accuracy, AI recognition through visual positioning that works with coordinated optimization of software and hardware. It supports various new locations as well alongside the ones that were previously available.

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The new Huawei AR Map 2.0 is said to be based on the Hetu technology, which should make mapping more accurate and quicker. Furthermore, this system also relies on an improved AI recognition solution. AR Maps is essentially an augmented reality feature that lets users experience notable landmarks and areas with a 1:1 ratio with the real world through their smartphones. Fun activities such as mythical creatures and virtual characters can be found when using the map in the real world as well.

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The Huawei Mate 40 series was just recently announced and is set for a launch date of 30th October 2020 in China. Just prior to the launch, the company has already opened reservations for a few models within the flagship lineup, with the Mate 40 RS Porsche Design already receiving over 210,000 reservations.

As of today (28th October 2020), the number of reservations for the Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design has crossed the 210,000 marks on JD.com, a popular e-retailer in China. The device in question is the ultra high end flagship from the Chinese tech giant and, as the name suggests, carries the signature branding of the luxury supercar maker, Porsche.

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The Mate 40 RS Porsche Design features a unique aesthetic that resembles the aerodynamic design of the popular sports car brand. Its rear panel is built from nano-microcrystalline ceramic body that is made to offer a better grip thanks to its texture. Apart from the external design, the device is similar to the flagship Mate 40 and features the 5nm Kirin 9000 processor and a penta camera setup on the rear as well.

The handset was launched for 2,295 EUR (roughly 18,150 Yuan or 2,700 US Dollars). In other words, it is quite expensive, which makes it even more impressive than it has already managed to garner the large number of reservations. Notably, the pre orders for the Mate 40 series was also previously listed on JD.com and were sold out in just 28 seconds flat.

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A few days ago, Huawei launched its much-awaited next-generation Mate lineup flagship smartphones — the Huawei Mate 40 series which includes three models — Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro+.

Now, the company is all set to launch these smartphones in its home country China on 30th October. Ahead of the launch, Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei’s Consumer Business unit has revealed that the Chinese variants will come with a special feature that will be unveiled along with the smartphones.

Shedding more light on the journey of these newly launched Huawei Mate 40 series smartphones, he says that it took around three years for the company to make these Mate 40 series phones, which offers an impressive set of features.

This information was revealed in a video shared by the company on its official Weibo account, which shows Richard Yu answering some of the frequently asked questions by the users. He also talked about how much pressure the company is feeling because of the worsening business relations in the world, especially with the United States.

Recently, the devices were up for pre-order in China through JD.com and the e-commerce platform has officially announced that the Huawei Mate 40 series was sold out on the platform in just 28 seconds. It’s noteworthy that only the Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro were up for pre-order in China.

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Both the smartphones come with a 6.76-inch Flex OLED display with a 2722 x 1344 pixels screen resolution, DCI-P3 HDR, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The panels are curved (88°) but the company still offers physical volume rocker keys.

Under the hood, the devices are powered by the company’s own Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000, which is a 5nm chipset with a built-in 5G modem. The Chinese giant claims it to be the most powerful 5G processor in the world.

As for the camera, the Mate 40 Pro has a 50MP f/1.9 1/1.28” main camera along with a 20MP f/1.8 Cine Camera (ultrawide angle), and a 12MP f/3.4 telephoto camera. On the other hand, the Pro+ model has the same 50MP main camera and 20MP ultrawide Cine Camera but includes an 8MP f/4.4 periscope lens and a 12MP f/2.4 telephoto camera along with a ToF sensor for depth sensing.

The smartphones are running the Android 10 operating system with the company’s own EMUI 11 on top. The Mate 40 is powered by a 4200mAh battery with 40W fast charging while the Mate 40 Pro+ is powered b a 4400mAh battery having support for 66W wired SuperCharge and 50W wireless SuperCharge.

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Our flagship killers comparison continue: after comparing the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro with the Realme X7 Pro and the Realme X50 Pro 5G, we decided to make another comparison because we believe Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is one of the phones with the highest value for money at the moment. For this comparison, we chose the Asus Zenfone 7 and the Huawei Mate 40 not only because they are recent, but because they are among the most competitive phones when it comes to the quality price ratio. Through this comparison, you will learn the main differences between these three fabulous handsets.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro vs Asus Zenfone 7 vs Huawei Mate 40

Design

If you still like full-screen display, you will love the Asus Zenfone 7. Thanks to its flip-up camera, it has a display with no notch and no holes. If you desire the highest screen-to-body ratio, then you should go for the Huawei Mate 40 sporting a punch-hole display. The Huawei Mate 40 also provides the best build quality as it is waterproof with the IP68 certification. But all the phones come with a premium design composed of a glass back and an aluminum frame, so you always get an elegant look and a great build quality.

Display

Besides having a full-screen display, the Asus Zenfone 7 also provides an amazing image quality. It has an AMOLED display with a wide 6.67-inch diagonal, the HDR10+ certification, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and a high 700 nit brightness. The silver medal goes to the Huawei Mate 40 sporting an AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and HDR10. These evaluations are based on the specs on the paper. We discard the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro because despite offering a 144 Hz refresh rate, it has an IPS display instead of an OLED panel. But this does not mean Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro does not have a pretty nice display, especially for gamers.

Hardware/Software

The most interesting device in terms of hardware is the Huawei Mate 40 because it packs the Kirin 9000E chipset built at 5 nm. It is one of the first SoCs built at 5 nm and it has an integrated 5G modem. The Huawei Mate 40 also offers 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and Asus Zenfone 7 offer the same memory configurations, but they are fueled by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box, but the Huawei Mate 40 customized by the EMUI 11 lacks Google Play Services in the global market.

Camera

If you need the best camera you should grab a unit of the Huawei Mate 40 as it is the top camera phone of this trio. It sports a triple camera including a 50 MP main sensor, a telephoto lens with OIS and optical zoom, and a 16 MP ultrawide sensor. Right after, we got the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: it lacks a telephoto sensor, but it has an amazing 108 MP main sensor with OIS. Despite the Asus Zenfone 7 loses the photo quality comparison it deserves to be considered because of its flip-up camera allowing to use the rear cameras as front cameras too. With the Asus Zenfone 7, you get a 64 MP main sensor, a telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and Asus Zenfone 7 have the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. But Asus Zenfone 7 lasts more in a lot of scenarios because it has an AMOLED display and a lower refresh rate. It even supports reverse charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is priced at €599 in its base variant, Asus Zenfone 7 starts from €699/$699, Huawei still did not reveal the global price of the Mate 40. If we exclude the battery life, Huawei Mate 40 is actually a better handset, but the lack of Google services does not make it suitable for everyone. Asus Zenfone 7 and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro are not very different: the former has a better display and allows using the main cameras as front cameras, while the latter has a better main camera sensor. Asus Zenfone 7 looks more interesting to me, but it costs more.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro vs Asus Zenfone 7 vs Huawei Mate 40: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

PROS

• Great main camera
• 144 Hz refresh rate
• Stereo speakers
• Big battery

CONS

• IPS display

Asus Zenfone 7 

PROS

• Flip-up camera
• AMOLED display
• Big battery
• Stereo speakers
• Reverse charging
• Micro SD slot

CONS

• Inferior photo quality

Huawei Mate 40

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• Great performance
• Water resistant
• Faster charging

CONS

• No Google services

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Earlier today (23rd October 2020), Huawei had officially launched the Mate 40 series. The lineup is the latest flagship from the company and feature top notch specs like the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 chip, which has even topped the list in an AI Benchmark.

The Chinese tech giant has also officially unveiled its new Kirin 9000 chips earlier this week. These were built on the new 5nm process from TSMC and boasts improvements in performance and energy efficiency over its predecessor. Furthermore, while the company had stated that the NPU has also been greatly improved with the new chips, no official figures were revealed. But now, the AI Benchmark list of ETH Zurich has the Huawei Mate 40 Pro take the top spot with the Kirin 9000 SoC.

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In the list, the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 is in the 1st position with a total of 216.6 points, beating both the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chip and even the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC. For those unaware, the Kirin 9000 from Huawei is an 8 core CPU with a 24 core Mali-G78 GPU, alongside a 2 Big and 1 Tiny core NPU. It also houses Huawei’s most advanced ISP technology to date.

According to Huawei, the Kirin 9000 is by far one of the most powerful mobile processors in the market. It consists of 30 percent more transistors that Apple’s A14 chip and its CPU performs 10 percent faster than the Snapdragon 865+ as well. Furthermore, it beats its Qualcomm rival by a large margin of 240 percent in terms of NPU performance and offers double the network download speeds than the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem as well.

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Yesterday, Huawei officially unveiled the Mate40 series as its latest flagship smartphones for global markets. The phones were accompanied by a number of connected products as well as accessories. At the end of the event, the company announced that a dedicated China launch conference will be held on October 30 in Shanghai.

The HUAWEI Mate40 series global launch event was streamed on YouTube. At the same time, the official Weibo handle of the company shared pictures for its home audience. Once the event ended, the company revealed that a China-exclusive event will take place on October 30.

As we mentioned in the beginning, the Chinese telecom giant announced a number of products for international markets. However, two of them had already debuted in China in the month of August.

Nevertheless, the core new products should be same as those announced for global markets. Hence, consider reading our coverages on them to learn more.

• HUAWEI Mate40, HUAWEI Mate40 Pro, HUAWEI Mate40 Pro+
• PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate40 RS
• HUAWEI Mate40 Series Accessories
• HUAWEI Mate30E Pro
• HUAWEI HiSilicon Kirin 9000/Kirin 9000E
• PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Watch GT 2
• HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio
• HUAWEI Sound

It is worth noting that Huawei will be revealing the prices for the above-mentioned products for the Chinese market at the scheduled October 30 conference. However, the pre-orders for the Mate40 series have already sold out just within 28 seconds on JD (Jingdong).

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Huawei recently launched its much-awaited next-generation Mate lineup flagship smartphones — the Huawei Mate 40 series which includes three models — Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro+.

Soon after the announcement, the devices were up for pre-order in Chian through JD.com. Now, JD.com has officially announced that the Huawei Mate 40 series was sold out on the platform in just 28 seconds.

However, the company has not revealed the number of units booked during this pre-sale period. Apart from the impressive attention of the customers, it is claimed that the live launch event was viewed by over four million people on the e-commerce platform.

As for those who are interested in buying the smartphone, JD.com has clarified that the company will continue the pre-sale process at 10:08 AM every day till 30th October. It seems that only two models are available for pre-order — Mate 40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro+.

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro has been announced in five color options — Black, White, Mystic Silver, Vegan Green, and Vegan Yellow while the Mate 40 Pro+ variant comes in two options, which include Ceramic White and Ceramic Black.

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Both the smartphones come with a 6.76-inch Flex OLED display with a 2722 x 1344 pixels screen resolution, DCI-P3 HDR, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The panels are curved (88°) but the company still offers physical volume rocker keys.

Under the hood, the devices are powered by the company’s own Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000, which is a 5nm chipset with a built-in 5G modem. The Chinese giant claims it to be the most powerful 5G processor in the world.

In the camera department, the Mate 40 Pro has a 50MP f/1.9 1/1.28” main camera along with a 20MP f/1.8 Cine Camera (ultrawide angle), and a 12MP f/3.4 telephoto camera. On the other hand, the Pro+ model has the same 50MP main camera and 20MP ultrawide Cine Camera but includes an 8MP f/4.4 periscope lens and a 12MP f/2.4 telephoto camera along with a ToF sensor for depth sensing.

The smartphones are running the Android 10 operating system with the company’s own EMUI 11 on top. The Mate 40 is powered by a 4200mAh battery with 40W fast charging while the Mate 40 Pro+ is powered b a 4400mAh battery having support for 66W wired SuperCharge and 50W wireless SuperCharge.

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The Huawei Mate 40 series’ launch conference is just around the corner. These smartphones will be the company’s latest flagship, but just prior to their October 22 launch, a new leak has revealed the themes of the lineup and also some information regarding EMUI 11. 

According to an ITHome report, the Huawei Mate 40 series will feature multiple themes which include Starry Night (based on the famous work from Van Gogh), Midsummer Fireworks, Eyes of the Universe, and many more. Furthermore, EMUI will also bring a new “Dual Dynamic Icon” feature with the upcoming premium grade flagships.

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As per the report, these are meant to be high definition art based themes that are also optimized for the always on display. The new devices will also feature improvement in the software and UI aspects, with the smart multi window offering better multi tasking, floating notifications, and quick reply options as well.

Unfortunately, it is currently unknown what exactly the “Dual Dynamic Icon” actually is, but going by its name, it’s likely a more dynamic icon pack for the apps provided by Huawei. In other words, the icons might have two layers, which could be supplemented by a simple animation that also reflects on the application’s functionality.

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Huawei is all set to launch its next-generation Mate-series flagship smartphones on 22nd October — the Huawei Mate 40 lineup. The devices will come powered by the company’s own Kirin 9000 chipset.

Ahead of the official launch of the smartphones, most of the details have already been leaked online. Now, details about the Kirin 9000 chipset has surfaced online, shedding light on the graphics part.

Kirin9000 GPU uses Mali G78 MP24, yes, 24, the highest specification, but the frequency is not high, so the results are not very good. pic.twitter.com/yfJP0a8GFH

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 19, 2020

As per the latest information shared by well-known leaker Ice Universe through a benchmark screenshot, the upcoming Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000 SoC is seen sporting a 24-core GPU. It is noted that the Mali G78-MP24 GPU is clocked at lower frequencies to distribute the load and keep devices power efficient.

Last week, the chipset appeared on AnTuTu benchmarking platform, which revealed that it scored 693K+, almost on-par with the Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC but posted better results when it comes to the graphics processing.

The Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000 will be up against the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 SoC and the Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC, both of which are expected to be powering the smartphones launching next year.

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Huawei has been facing a lot of issues lately in terms of the supply chain because of the sanctions imposed by the United States. As a result, the company has a limited number of Kirin 9000 chipsets and the SoC could also be the company’s last flagship chipset, at least for the time being.

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro is expected to feature a 6.76-inch OLED display with 2722 x 1344 pixels resolution and a pill-shaped cutout for housing the front-facing sensors. It is likely to come with up to 12GB of RAM.

The smartphone will have a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 20MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto zoom camera. It will have 5x optical zoom and support for 8K video recording.

It supports Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6 in terms of connectivity. Running Android 10-based EMUI 11, the device packs a 4,400mAh battery with support for 65W fast wired charging via a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port that can fully charge the device in under one hour.

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Huawei has just teased its upcoming flagship smartphones series earlier today (19th October 2020). The Mate 40 series’ launch is just around the corner and the new promotional teaser video hints at an ultra wide angle lens with no distortion being found in the new smartphone.

In the video, the company shared the line “Horizontal, as it should be” and “One in a straight line, all in one shot,” which hints at its camera module. The video itself has the camera lenses focus on a plate of food, which starts with a closeup and then seamlessly transitions to a wide angle shot. The video also emphasizes on the distortion effect that is observable on most ultra wide angle lenses, with the company hinting that this might not be an issue on the upcoming Mate 40 series.

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While many OEMs are looking towards better anti distortion algorithms, Huawei might have found a way to eliminate the issue entirely. Although, it is still too early to know for sure. Previously, we had reported on a press render leak that showcased a triple camera setup on the Mate 40 Pro. In this leak, the ultra wide angle lens was a 20 megapixel sensor f/1.8 aperture.

Unfortunately, we do not have much to go on from just a single teaser video. Although, we can expect the Chinese tech giant to place a heavy emphasis on its upcoming flagship’s cameras. So stay tuned for more updates and the launch event, which we will be covering.

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It is less than a week before Chinese tech giant Huawei officially unveils the Mate 40 series in an event scheduled for October 22. Teasers of the Mate 40 have been coming out in bits. The latest teaser comes in form of a video released by Huawei’s terminal official Weibo page. The teaser video is accompanied by the text – “Master assists, the second becomes the master. October 22, # Huawei Mate40# advanced smooth. ” The video itself is that of an interstellar space combat game. Some careful netizens found that as the frame number of the game in the lower-left corner becomes 90, the spacecraft equipment in the game is upgraded, which should imply that the Mate 40 series will upgrade the entire system to a 90Hz screen. This should further improve the fluency and should be an upgrade over the Mate 30 which came with 60Hz refresh rate.

Flagship phones have improved beyond 90Hzto 120Hz and even 144Hz on gaming phones. Thus, while 90Hz may not offer the most fluent display, it offers some improvements over 60Hz. We can’t even say if the top-end Mate 40 Pro will top at 120Hz. That is a possibility as Huawei won’t want to lag behind.

The mate 40 is expected to feature the 5nm Kirin 9000 chipset and will utilise a curved screen. A recent teaser also points to the presence of octagonal rear camera design. The phone is tipped to have 66W fast charge support and will run on EMUI 11 but don’t expect GMS on board.

Check out the video from above.

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The Huawei Mate 40 series‘ launch is just around the corner, with the date of October 22. The company’s latest lineup will include multiple variants including the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro Plus. Now, a new report suggests that the higher end Mate 40 Pro might feature a Hexa camera setup.

What if it's a hexa camera pic.twitter.com/ZD4afvZLZ9

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) October 14, 2020

Recently, Huawei had released an official teaser promotional image in China. It offered a glimpse of the device as a silhouette with an octagonal shaped rear camera module. However, a known leakster on Twitter (@RODENT950) shared a clearer and enhanced version of that image focusing on the camera module. This image was probably for one of the higher end Pro variants that house six cameras on the rear.

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At the moment, the specifications of these cameras are currently unknown, although, the leakster believes that it might be a Hexa camera setup with the primary sensor being a 108 megapixel sensor and at least one periscopic zoom lens. Furthermore, the leakster also shared another image on Twitter, which stated that the new Mate 40 Pro / Mate 40 Pro Plus will feature professional grade video recording.

He stated that, “With Mate 40 pro/pro+, you no longer need to carry that massive video camera with you and still get the same stunning results.” Unfortunately, these are still unconfirmed information at the moment. So take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates and the launch event, which we will be covering as well.

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Earlier today (13th October 2020), the Huawei FreeBuds Studio Headphones have been officially announced. This marks the company’s entry into the studio grade headphones category, which will be launched alongside the upcoming flagship Mate 40 series.

The Huawei Mate 40 series of smartphones is scheduled to be unveiled on 22nd October 2020. So, we can expect that the launch conference will also have the Chinese tech giant release the FreeBuds Studio Headphones as well. Previously, we had reported on the headphones being spotted on the company’s AI Life app with images circulating online. However, now, Huawei has officially revealed the launch date of the headphones.

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For those unaware, images of the FreeBuds Studio Headphones have showcased a black design with what appears to be calfskin leather on the earcups and band. It is expected to feature the company’s Kirin A1 chip and may also have support for Bluetooth 5.1 or Bluetooth 5.2. Furthermore, the inclusion of active noise cancelation is also expected and will likely also support AI voice assistants as well.

Unfortunately, the company has yet to divulge any additional details regarding these headphones at the moment and the specs mentioned above are just speculations. Thus, we will have to wait for the official launch event to know for sure. So stay tuned for more updates and the conference, since we will be covering the launch as well.

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Huawei is expected to unveil the Mate 40 series on October 22 which has officially been confirmed. Ahead of the launch, Huawei’s smartphone division head, He Gang, has shared what is likely the first camera sample captured by the Mate 40 camera.

The Huawei exec posted a picture of the moon captured at dawn in China. The proximity of the moon and the clarity of the shot is suggestive of a powerful zoom camera onboard the flagship models. Although the main configuration of the camera is still unknown, the device is definitely going to improve on the zoom camera featured on the previous two generations of Mate series models.

Huawei gets most of the credits for making moon camera shots trendy for smartphones with zoom cameras. The Mate 40 series is expected to come with upgraded cameras which will likely hold the title of best camera phone for a while after the launch. The models are expected to also sport a 50MP main camera. It is already confirmed to pack a Kirin 9000 chipset, the brand’s first 5nm SoC.

The Mate 40 series will comprise of the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+ and Mate 40 Pro+ Porsche design variant. All the models will vary in their display sizes but will all be powered by the Hisilicon Kirin 9000 chipset built on TSMC’s 5nm node.

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After months of rumors and speculations, Huawei officially confirmed that the company will be launching its much-anticipated Huawei Mate 40 series flagship smartphones through an online-only event on 22nd October.

Now, ahead of the launch, some information about the phone’s models, their color options, and the build material of the RS Porsche Edition has leaked online.

As per the leak, the Huawei Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro smartphones will come in five color options — Bright Black, Cosmic Silver, Pearl White, a new Green hue, and for the first time, the company will also offer a Yellow color.

It also reveals that the RS Porsche Edition will have a ceramic back panel. There will be Huawei Mate 40 Pro Plus variant as well, but so far the color options for this top-end model are not yet known.

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In the poster announcing the phone’s launch date, the company touted the upcoming smartphone series as “Leap Further Ahead”, which could be hinting towards the chipset powering the devices — Huawei Kirin 9000 SoC, which is built on 5nm process. It could also be the company’s latest flagship chipset for the time being, because of the US sanctions.

Reports indicate that the phone could sport a similar display design as the Huawei P40 Pro series and thus it could be equipped with a curved OLED display with a pill-shaped cutout for a selfie camera as well as TOF 3D sensor for face unlock.

The devices will be running the latest EMUI 11 custom user interface, likely to be based on the Android 11 operating system. However, reports indicate that the standard Mate 40 may ship with EMUI 10.1 instead of the latest version.

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After a delay of a few weeks than previous years, Huawei has finally announced the launch date for its next Mate series smartphones dubbed as HUAWEI Mate40 series. These handsets will be officially unveiled on October 22 at 14:00 CEST. The livestream for the event should be available on Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter.

The HUAWEI Mate series has been rumored for months just like the iPhone 12 series. Also, similar to Apple, the Chinese telecom giant is expected to launch four models and they are as listed below.

• HUAWEI Mate40
• HUAWEI Mate40 Pro
• HUAWEI Mate40 Pro+
• PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate40 RS

These phones are reported to be powered by 5nm HiSilicon Kirin chipset and hence, the slogan for the HUAWEI Mate40 series is “Leap Further Ahead”.

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According to numerous rumors and leaks, these devices are expected to sport a similar display design as the HUAWEI P40 Pro series from earlier this year. That means these smartphones will come equipped with curved OLED display possessing a pill-shaped cutout for selfie camera as well as TOF 3D sensor for face unlock.

Further, as per 3C and an EMUI 11 promotional video, the Mate40 series (at least the Pro models) will support 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge fast charging technology. Also, interestingly, the standard HUAWEI Mate40 may ship with EMUI 10.1 instead of the latest version.

Last but not least, the high-end models may also come with a liquid lens camera module for faster autofocus and better stabilization.

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We already know that the Huawei Mate 40 series launch is around the corner but what we don’t know is the exact date. A tipster who has dished out reliable info thus far has now revealed that the Mate 40 will be launched on October 22. Apparently, this is the global launch while the launch in China will happen on October 30.

The tipster @RODENT950 on Twitter, apart from indicating that the models will launch in China on October 30, also gave a possible timeline on the device’s progress with pre-launch teasers tipped to start emerging on October 12. The models will go on presale in China on October 22. Sadly, it is still unclear when Mate 40’s global sales will commence. From all indications, most regions will have to wait until next year to get the Mate 40 series.

Let's make it clear

•October 12 is next Monday, warm-up starts then

•October 22 is actual launch date of Mate 40 series ( pre sale start in China)

•October 30 is China's launch date.

(Global sales start are unclear)#HuaweiMate40Series #PorscheDesign pic.twitter.com/CMVNP6Yydp

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) October 9, 2020

The tipster had earlier disclosed that the Mate 40 series will comprise of the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+ and Mate 40 Pro+ Porsche design variant. All the models will vary in their display sizes but will all be powered by the Hisilicon Kirin 9000 chipset built on TSMC’s 5nm node. As usual, we expect the Mate 40 series to feature a topnotch camera setup which should rank as the best around when launched. Expect the Mate 40’s camera to upset the current DXOMark camera ranking.

There is still no official word from Huawei about the launch but if these details are anything to go by, we should start seeing some pre-launch teasers from next week Monday.

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October is usually a festive season in countries like India and we are sure to witness quite a few smartphone launches every year. However, thanks to the Global Pandemic, multiple delayed launches have shifted plans for companies across the globe. Let’s recap the list of phones that are expected/coming in the month of October 2020.

Huawei Mate 40 Series

First up, is the most important launch of the year, the Huawei Mate 40 series. After a tussle with the US, Huawei is restricting itself inside China lately. Besides, several rumors strongly indicate that the next iteration of the Mate series- Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and a Mate 40 RS Porsche Special Edition will go on sale by late October in China. Also, the Pro variant will probably have a rear-cameras arranged in arc-shape. The SoC will likely be the Kirin 9000 but the base variant could sport a slightly less powerful 9000E. We can expect other features like 5G, punch-hole AMOLED display, wireless charging, big battery, and run EMUI 11 out-of-the-box.

Oppo Find X2 League of Legends S10 Limited Edition

Oppo’s Find X2 will most likely get a special edition with the theme of the popular MOBA title League of Legends. As per the report, the Find X2 League of Legends S10 Limited Edition will probably launch on October 12 in China. It will be accompanied by two Oppo Watch with similar themes. While the news is yet to break officially, leaked posters show revamped rears with the green coating with world championship branding. The S10 reportedly indicates the 10th competitive season of the game.

Redmi K30T and Redmi Note 10 5G

While Xiaomi is mum regarding the Redmi Note series after the Note 8 Pro in China, few rumors indicate that the Mi 10T series from Global markets will land in China under Redmi branding. First, the Mi 10T Lite with Snapdragon 750G 5G could be rebranded as Redmi Note 10 5G in China. Next, rumors say that the Mi 10T could become Redmi K30T in China. The 10T has a 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD display, Snapdragon 865 SoC, 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging. And the 10T Lite has Snapdragon 750G overseas but few rumors say it might sport Dimensity 820 5G. With Mi 10T debuting in India this month, we can expect Xiaomi to bring it to its home country soon.

OnePlus 8T and Nord N10, N100

OnePlus has skipped the Pro variant with the upcoming OnePlus 8T that will launch on October 14, at 7:30 PM IST in India and October 15 in China. The device will feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 SoC, up to 12GB RAM, 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast-charging. Since Nord didn’t debut in the USA, as promised earlier, OnePlus is expected to unveil two new devices- Nord N10, and N100 most likely this month. One of them(N10) could sport the Snapdragon 690 5G SoC, 6.49-inch HD+ display, and be priced aggressively.

Apple iPhone 12 series

Probably the most talked-about series, Apple’s iPhone 12 series will include iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The sizes of displays will be 5.4″, two 6.1″, and a 6.7″ respectively. All of them are said to sport AMOLED displays, Apple A14 SoC, storage up to 512GB, and 5G connectivity. The Pro will have LiDAR scanners and mmWave connectivity as well. Rumors say prices will start from $649 and go all the way up to $1,399. The Global launch is rumored to be on October 13.

Realme 7i

Realme will launch the budget Realme 7i in India on October 7(tomorrow). The device will be a part of a big event where the company will also launch other IoT products. The device will sport Polar Blue and Aurora Green colors and feature a 6.5-inch HD+ punch-hole display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 662, 4/6GB LPDDR4x RAM, and UFS 2.1 128GB storage, 64MP sensor-equipped quad-camera, 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

Samsung Galaxy F41

Lately, Samsung is focussing on the budget segment with M and the new F series of smartphones. The new Galaxy F41 will launch on October 8, at 5:30 PM IST in India. The device will likely feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, Exynos 9611 SoC, 6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage, triple-rear cameras with 64MP sensor, 6,000mAh battery with 15W charging, and more.

Xiaomi Mi 10T series(India)

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 10T series- Mi 10T 5G and Mi 10T Pro 5G will land in India on October 15. The Mi 10T has a 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 120Hz(10T), 144Hz refresh rate(on 10T Pro). It features Snapdragon 865 SoC, 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging. They differ in rear cameras as well. Mi 10T Pro has a 108MP main sensor while the 10T has a 64MP sensor.

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Oppo A15, A93, and Reno4 F

Oppo has teased a new Oppo A15 smartphone on Amazon India. Although the launch date isn’t final yet, we can expect it in October considering the teasers have started popping up. That said, the specifications are also a mystery as of now. However, looking at teaser images, we can expect a triple-rear camera, fingerprint sensor on the back. Also, a device with model CPH2185 certified by FCC is speculated to be the A15. It has a 4,230mAh battery, 10W charger, 3.5mm jack, USB-C port, and ColorOS 7.2.

Oppo A93 is another budget smartphone that will launch in Malaysia on October 6(today). It is a rebadged F17 Pro and has already launched in countries like Vietnam. Priced at VND 7,490,000($324), the device has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a built-in Fingerprint sensor, MediaTek helio P95 SoC, 16MP and 2MP front cameras, 8GB DDR4x RAM, 4000mAh(4,100mAh on F17 Pro) battery with 18W charging and 128GB storage. The same device will be rebadged as Reno4 F in Indonesia on October 12.

Vivo V20(India)

Vivo started teasing the V20 smartphone through Flipkart last month. Now, the app shows a micro teaser that the device will debut in India on October 13. And it is expected to be priced between INR 20,000-30,000($272-$408). From earlier launch, the V20 in Europe says the device will feature a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 720G, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, 44MP selfie, and a combination of 64MP, 8MP, and 2MP sensor on the back. It will have a 4,000mAh battery with 33W charging despite the small 7.38mm thickness.

Pixel 4a, 4a 5G, and 5 5G

Although the 5G Pixels, and Pixel 4a have been announced last month Globally, and in August in India respectively, they aren’t launched yet. As for the Pixel 4a, it will launch in India on October 17, while the 5G Pixels– 4a 5G, and 5 5G will start shipping from October 15 across Australia, Japan, UK, Canada, and the US.

Other expected launches

Lenovo’s k12, an alleged upcoming smartphone, has been listed on Google Play Console recently, and by looking at specs, it seems to be a rebadged Moto G9 from India. It may launch in markets like India but nothing is official yet. Also, recent rumors suggest that Blackview is expected to launch a rugged 5G device with a 6.5-inch screen, running on Mediatek, and have Honeywell® flagship-level 2D scanner sometime in October.

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Huawei is already working on bringing its proprietary operating system, HarmonyOS (HongMengOS in China) to smartphones. Earlier, the company confirmed that it will arrive in smartphones sometime in 2021 and a recent report has now revealed that the Kirin 9000 5G powered smartphones will be the first to feature the new OS.

According to a new leak from @勇气数码君 on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website, the first batch of devices that run HarmonyOS will be smartphones powered by the Kirin 9000 5G. Furthermore, the subsequent batches will include handsets that feature the Kirin 990 5G, followed by the 4G variant of the Kirin 990 and other processors like the Kirin 985, 980, 820, 810, and even 710 later down the road.

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The fact that the Kirin 9000 5G powered smartphones will be the first to feature the company’s own OS, indicates that the Huawei Mate 40 series may be the first lineup to feature the proprietary operating system. Similarly, other assumptions can also be made, with the Huawei P40 Pro being possibly the second to receive the new OS as it sports the Kirin 990 5G chipset as well. This process of updates might take place gradually over the course of a few months and may soon include most smartphone models from the company.

Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now. Furthermore, it is also unknown which devices the company is planning on including for the HarmonyOS update. So stay tuned for more updates, which should arrive soon as we grow closer to the Mate 40 series launch.

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With the Huawei Mate 40 series launch being just around the corner, various reports and rumors have surfaced online. While we had previously covered information regarding a mid October announcement and sales starting from November, new reports have revealed that the first batch of the series will go on sale by late October.

According to a PCOnline report, the first batch of Huawei Mate 40 series would be available by late October. This includes the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and Mate 40 RS Porsche Special Edition. The Chinese tech giant’s latest flagship is expected to arrive with the new 5nm process based Kirin 9000 chipset, which is expected to bring great improvements in both GPU and CPU performance over the previous gen’s Kirin 990 5G. Notably, the base Mate 40 variant is expected to feature the 7nm based Kirin 9000E processor.

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The upcoming lineup is also expected to run on the latest EMUI 11 custom skin based on the Android 10 operating system. Additionally, it is also likely to arrive with support for various features that the company may offer. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and we will have to wait for an official launch date announcement from the company itself.

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