HUAWEI
Mate 20 Series packs extraordinary features including the world’s first
Leica ultra-wide-angle triple camera, reverse charging and more exciting
features in collaboration with DTCM
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Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) unveiled the much-anticipated
HUAWEI Mate 20 Series to users in the Middle East and Africa region
during a launch event that took place at Burj Park where the audience
was treated to a Huawei lightshow projected on Dubai’s most prominent
landmark, the BurjKhalifa.
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“Huawei takes pride in being a pioneer in On-Device Artificial
Intelligence, shaping the evolution of smartphones into intelligent
tools that understand users in order to assist them. Through innovative
features such as a revolutionary Matrix Camera System, a long-lasting
battery and the groundbreaking Reverse Charging, the HUAWEI Mate 20
Series aims to empower users by responding to their daily needs and
allowing them to fully immerse into today’s digital world” said Gene
Jiao President of Huawei CBG, Middle East and Africa.
Following a mesmerizing animation and lightshow projection on the
BurjKhalifa, an informative presentation about the brand’s performance
in the region and how Huawei has grown to become the 2nd largest
smartphone brand regionally and globally was given by Gene Jiao. H.E.
Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council was welcomed on
stage to announce the second year of collaboration between Huawei and
Dubai Sports Council, as Huawei will be the official presenting partner
of the Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup that will take place in Dubai
from the 6thto 11th of November, 2018.
Gene Jiao and H.E Saeed Hareb jointly unboxed and unveiled the new
HUAWEI Mate 20 series on stage. Designed with the industry’s most
powerful and sophisticated process technology, the latest Huawei devices
set a new bar by which all 2018 smartphones will be measured.
Revolutionary Matrix Camera system
The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro is equipped with a 40MP main camera, a 20MP ultra
wide-angle camera, and an 8MP telephoto camera. Together, the trio of
lenses supports a wide range of focal lengths enabling it to mimic the
results from professional cameras. This wider perspective creates a
sense of spaciousness and a three dimensional effect to the images. The
new camera system also supports macro distance, which produces crisp
images of objects that are placed as closed as 2.5 cm from the lens. The
HUAWEI Mate 20 Series also features an AI Portrait Color video mode.
Using AI, the HUAWEI Mate 20 Series can isolate human subjects and
desaturate the colors around them to dramatically highlight the person.
AI Spotlight Reel identifies clips with a shared theme and
auto-generates a montage, made entirely of highlights. |

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Long-lasting Battery, SuperCharge and Wireless Quick Charge and a unique
reverse charging feature
Besides superb performance, the HUAWEI Mate 20 Series also features
groundbreaking improvement on battery life. It houses a large,
high-density 4,200mAh** battery, and supports 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge,
which gives the device 70 percent charge in 30 minutes. The safety of
the technology is certified by TÜV Rheinland.
Moreover, HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro supports 15W HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge,
the industry’s fastest wireless charging solution, and Wireless Reverse
Charge, which enables the device to work as a power bank for selected
electronic devices supporting wireless charging.
**available on Mate 20 pro only. |

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Biometric Identification and In-screen Fingerprint
HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro and PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS both support 3D
Face Unlock. The solution quickly and securely authenticates users
within 0.6s at a false acceptance rate of below 1/1,000,000. Using the
3D Depth Sensing Camera System located at the front, the two devices can
accurately read the facial features of a subject and recognize even
small details. Besides user authentication, this suite of sensors also
enables the portrait beautification effects to be realized in a more
natural and effective way.
The HUAWEI Mate 20 series also features an in-screen fingerprint sensor.
The company has evolved the design of its in-screen fingerprint sensor
to achieve better speed and success rates. It can pinpoint the location
of a user’s finger on the screen, and remove the on-screen prompt
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Kirin 980 Chipset
The SoC at the core of smartphones has a determining factor in a
device’s performance and efficiency. Manufactured with the cutting-edge
7nm technology process, the SoC fits 6.9 billion transistors within a
die the size of a fingernail. Compared to Kirin 970, the latest chipset
is equipped with CPU that is 75 percent more powerful, GPU that is 46
percent more powerful and NPU that is 226 percent more powerful.
Furthermore, the efficiency of the components has also been elevated:
the CPU is 58 percent more efficient, GPU is 178 percent more efficient,
and the NPU is 182 percent more efficient. The Kirin 980 is the world’s
first commercial SoC to use the Cortex-A76-based cores. The Kirin 980 is
also the industry’s first SoC to be equipped with Dual-NPU, granting it
higher On-Device AI processing capability to support any and all AI
applications.
EMUI 9 Enables a Quality Life
The HUAWEI Mate 20 Series comes with EMUI 9.0, a smart operating system
based on Android P. Through AI self-learning algorithms, the operating
system delivers an “evergreen” experience—it remains smooth even through
extended use. It also features a new gesture navigation support allowing
users to effortlessly interact with their devices using just taps and
swipes. In addition it enables the HUAWEI Mate 20 Series to perform or
enhance a range of tasks from object identification to food calorie
counting** by simply pointing camera towards objects. It is also able to
recognize famous paintings and landmarks. Using 3D Live Object Modeling,
consumers can even create a fun digital avatar to dance or interact
with.
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PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS
It is the latest mobile luxury device created through the collaboration
between Porsche Design and Huawei. As the fourth handset to join the
exclusive line-up, PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS continues the
tradition set by its predecessors, blending state-of-the-art technology
with uncompromising design. The iconic automotive design element is
incorporated into the back of the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS—a
device with the Rennsport “RS” designation—with a luxury twist. The
PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS racing stripe motifs are put together
with all-natural leather and glass. The leather sides add a natural,
personal touch to the design, symbolizing the consumer-centric ethos
that drives Porsche Design and Huawei, whilst giving a more luxurious
look to the device. Together with perfectly rounded edges, the soft
natural leather ensures a firm, ergonomic grip and premium touch that
evokes the feeling of complete control.
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HUAWEI WATCH GT
In addition to the HUAWEI Mate 20 Series, the powerful HUAWEI WATCH GT
was also unveiled during the event. The HUAWEI WATCH GT integrates all
the functional specifications in a 10.6mm thick compact body to the
maximum extent, being a lot thinner than similar products on the market.
It is suitable for both genders and is of popular sports design with a
large screen and is cell equipped, also comprising full circle dial and
bezel, crown, ear and more. It applies the industry leading innovative
GPS technology – the GPS chip – making it capable of supporting the
simultaneous positioning of three satellite systems for rapid and
accurate positioning, completely recording all outdoor exercises data
with utmost accuracy.
The watch also boasts power consumption thanks to its low-speed engine
enabling it to use 1/6 of the power similar products would. It also
comes with a strong endurance – displayed in its different scenarios
such as the 24 hour onewhere heart rate and scientific sleeping
functions are activated, GPS open during 90 minutes exercise session, 6
incoming calls, 3 alarm reminders as well as screen brightening for 200
times.
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Huawei Music Service
Also available is the Huawei Music Service, users will get access to
millions of songs including exclusive music from top artists. It also
comes with a unique Super Quality music experience along with Party Mode
enabling up to 8 devices to play the same music at the same time and the
innovative Running Mode that matches the rhythm of your music to your
steps.
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