Huawei are forging ahead despite their ongoing ban from the Android operating system.

In Munich, Germany the mega tech Chinese based company launched the annual upgrade to their Mate series – the Mate 30.

With glitz, glamour and fanfare the phablet device (largest version being 6.8 inch) was revealed to not be built with Google Apps.

Instead Huawei will be using their own App store, with Huawei based Apps.

The Mate 30 comes in two versions: standard at 6.6 inch and the ‘Pro model weighing in at 6.5 inch.

As we have seen with previous iterations of Huawei smartphones, it’s all about the camera’s.

Using Leica lens technology, the Mate 30 has a 40-megapixel camera with a f/1.8 aperture, an ultra wide-angle 16-megapixel f/2.2 camera, an 8-megapixel f/2.4 telephoto camera, and a “laser focus” sensor. Phew – that’s a lot.

Both models have the standard 8GB RAM and 256 GB storage and are powered by Huawei’s own super chipset, the Kirin 990.

On top of this there’s a third option.

Porsche Design and Huawei and have partnered again to launch the new PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS Series.

The fifth handset to join the exclusive line-up, the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS continues to set the standard for performance and high-end smartphone engineering and functional design. The new device combines cutting edge technology with the ultimate in smartphone aesthetics.

Powered by the newest Huawei Kirin 990 5G, the world’s first flagship 5G SoC, the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS supports both 5G Non-Standalone(NSA) and Standalone(SA) modes, adds to its performance credentials with wireless Huawei SuperCharge and a sleek aerodynamic design enhanced by two luxurious color versions.

While the color black represents simplicity and strength, red is passionate, glamorous and adventurous. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS takes the lead in upgrading to the all-new EMUI10 operating system. Designed based on human factor, EMUI10 delivers comfortable user experience.

EMUI10 operating system features a contemporary magazine inspired layout and dark mode to ensure comfort and readability when night falls.

Black and Red is a theme prominent in many of Porsche’s iconic sports cars and the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS uses these colors to perfectly express the key dual attributes of power and speed. Handmade premium leather enframes the vertical glass stripe on the back and ensures together with the aerodynamic curves of the body a firm, ergonomic grip and premium touch that gives the feeling of complete control.

The handcrafted semi-aniline top grain leather is soft yet highly durable, able to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use. Each phone undergoes extensive resistance and durability testing to guarantee longevity and a consistent user experience.

The Huawei Kirin 990 5G SoC represents the pinnacle of mobile chip technology, paired with the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS and it’s a potent combination of power and performance.

As the world’s first 5G SoC powered by 7nm+ EUV, the Huawei Kirin 990 5G delivers significant increases in both performance and efficiency, while updated GPU, CPU and NPUs, deliver an enhanced user experience in many areas including 4K video playback, AI-specific applications and mobile gaming.

The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS delivers a refined smartphone experience centered around the HUAWEI Kirin 990 5G chipset and superb video capabilities. With the new SuperSensing Cine Camera system embedded into its streamline design, the smartphone includes a 40MP Cine Camera, a 40MP SuperSensing Camera, an 8MP Telephoto Camera and a 3D Depth Sensing Camera. These deliver crystal clear, super sharp images and videos. With the industry’s leading SuperSensing Camera, PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS provides previously unseen low-light, nighttime video and Ultra Slow-motion Video capabilities, meaning consumers can capture more of the moments and memories that matter.

The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS houses a 4500mAh (typical value) battery that supports the reliability and performance. It is equipped with fast wired and wireless charging for performance on the move. It houses an industry leading wired and wireless Huawei SuperCharge that supports German TÜV Safe Fast-Charge System Certified.

The 27W Wireless Huawei SuperCharge and the 40W Huawei SuperCharge provide users safe and fast charging experience whatever the scenario is.

Jan Becker, CEO of Porsche Design Group, said, “We are delighted to continue the successful partnership with Huawei. The new PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS is the fifth device to emerge from our exclusive partnership and once again demonstrates the perfect symbiosis of functional design and state-of-the-art technology.”

Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer BG, said, “The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS makes a statement with its sharp, aerodynamic design and blistering performance. It’s a device that is as individual and unique as the person that aspires to own it.”

The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS epitomizes the passion in cutting-edge technology and design shared by Porsche Design and Huawei. With an inspired design, powerful performance, best-in-class battery technologies and biometric identification features, the latest luxury flagship appeals to discerning consumers with a taste for Porsche Design’s signature purist aesthetics and Huawei’s leading technologies.

Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro and Mate 30 RS is releasing throughout Europe and Asia territories.

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Technology innovator Huawei and premium-lifestyle brand Porsche Design have collaborated to introduce the revolutionary Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9.

The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 is a limited edition smartphone combining Porsche Design’s signature brand aesthetic with Huawei’s mobile engineering expertise, giving high-demanding individuals unprecedented luxury and performance in the palm of their hand.

The underlying philosophy for all Porsche Design products and also for the new Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 is to create an equilibrium of aesthetics and function. Those values stem from the design philosophy of Porsche Design’s founder – Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche – who designed the legendary Porsche 911 in 1963. Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 features seamless curved edges, a graphite finish and stylish black coloring combined with the latest technology. This is perfectly complemented ‘under the hood’ by a unique, intuitive user interface that exudes sophistication thanks to Porsche Design’s signature design language. With a shared commitment to functional design, innovative craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, the collaboration delivers highly discerning customers an unrivalled, premium smartphone experience; with revolutionary speed, extensive battery life and luxurious design cues.

Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 key features include:

·         Highest performance: Kirin 960 chipset, the world’s highest performing smartphone processor, according to Geekbench 4.0.0 multi-core CPU performance and DDR performance

·         Great experience: EMUI 5.0, an intuitive user interface that streamlines the user experience with the OS

·         For the ambitious business traveler: the dual SIM card enables business travelers to switch very conveniently between two different SIM cards everywhere in the world

·         Enough battery to fly around the world: breakthrough SuperCharge technology and a battery which lasts up to two days with normal use

·         The best shot: second-generation Leica dual-lens camera with Hybrid Zoom, featuring a 12-megapixel RGB sensor and a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor

The second generation dual lens camera co-engineered with Leica has a world-leading 20 megapixel monochrome camera and 12 megapixel color camera. The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 delivers spectacular photography and videography to match users’ own high-performance lifestyles. Supported by faster processing speeds and enhanced power thanks to the world’s newest processors, and longer battery life (up to two days with normal use), the result is an exclusive limited edition smartphone which delivers high performance in its finest form.

“Huawei’s brand ethos mirrors our own commitment to premium innovation and functional design so we are delighted to partner with Huawei to bring high-performance individuals the smartphone that they demand, and deserve, says Dr. Jan Becker, COO and spokesperson of the Management Board of Porsche Design Group. “The DNA of our brand is reflected in the device’s signature Porsche Design, giving consumers a smartphone that is as beautiful to hold, as it is to use.”

“We identified a new type of luxury consumer is emerging. One who needs a smartphone that matches the special demands of their successful, global lifestyles,” said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “Porsche Design is synonymous with excellence in innovation, unique design and perfection. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 sets a new benchmark in design and performance and delivers a revolutionary smartphone experience that will enhance even the fastest-paced business and personal lifestyles.”

Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 is the next step in Huawei’s strategy of collaborative innovation and Porsche Design’s extension of the brand’s electronics category. By fusing Porsche Design’s style with Huawei’s engineering perfection and technical innovation, the revolutionary limited edition Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 is one of the most finely crafted premium devices available to consumers.

Porsche Design Mate 9 retails in Europe for 1395 Euro and will be available in the European Porsche Design Stores starting in late December. The device will also be available in January 2017 at Porsche Design Stores worldwide (except USA), and select Huawei retail stores in Asia, Middle East and Europe.

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