MWC 2019: Huawei Launches Mate X, 5G Foldable Phone

At Mobile World Congress, Huawei unveiled 5G Foldable Phone, Mate X. The device features the Falcon Wing Mechanical Hinge, 7nm multi-mode modem chipset Balong 5000, a 4500mAh battery supporting the world’s fastest 55W SuperCharge and the brand new Interstellar Blue finish. When folded, the device is a huge display smartphone with a 6.6-inch screen, and when opened, it turns into a slim tablet with an 8-inch screen.

“The HUAWEI Mate X’s revolutionary form factor is achieved by Huawei’s relentless effort in R&D. It represents a voyage into the uncharted. As a new breed of smartphones, HUAWEI Mate X combines 5G, foldable screen, AI and an all-new mode of interfacing to provide consumers with an unprecedented user experience. The HUAWEI Mate X will be the first key for consumers to open the door to 5G smart living,“ said Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei CBG.

The 2-in-1 smartphone and tablet Mate X features a high strength flexible OLED panel and a falcon wing mechanical hinge.  The 6.6-inch dual display panel is a true FullView display. When unfolded, it transforms into an 8-inch tablet only 5.4mm thick. Images are displayed with great clarity and detail, and the panel itself is safe, durable and features high cooling performance. When unfolded, the screen is a flat surface, and when folded, the two halves of the screen fit snugly to the frame. The two modes transition seamlessly from one to another.

Mate X comes with an integrated Fingerprint Power Button that enables users to power up the device with one tap. Equipped with the world’s first 7nm 5G multi-mode modem chipset Balong 5000, the chipset has download speed at 4.6Gps on the Sub-6GHz band (theoretical). Balong 5000 is also the world’s first chipset to support both SA and NSA architectures, which means users will not need a device upgrade to continue enjoying 5G connectivity. Mate X’s dual SIM feature supports both 4G and 5G.

A new 4,500mAh battery is packed in a 5.4mm-thick body, combined with the AI smart power saving technology. 55W SuperCharge tops the battery up quickly to minimize downtime for those who prefer a fast-paced lifestyle. In just 30 minutes, SuperCharge is able to charge the battery back to 85 percent. At MWC 2019, Huawei launched a series of new products, including the an updated MateBook X Pro, new mainstream notebook PCs MateBook 13 and MateBook 14, as well as the 5G CPE Pro.