Huawei launched Mate 80 Series and New High-res FreeBuds Pro 5
Officially, Huawei launched the Mate 80 series in China, introducing its newer flagship standard Mate 80 and the Mate 80 Pro, a more powerful variant in the series. Apart from these new smartphones, the company also launched the audiophile-oriented FreeBuds Pro 5 for high-speed proprietary connectivity. Although the specifications on these price points remain unconfirmed for international availability, feature-rich hardware is enticing them in the premium segment.
The Huawei Mate 80 High-Quality Display Affordable Price
The standard Mate 80 is intended to serve as a flagship value proposition. Even this entry-level phone borrows a lot from its more expensive siblings, especially when it comes to display decoration. However, the processing power is relatively lower to keep prices down.
Key Specifications
- Display A 6.75-inch LTPO OLED offering a refresh rate of 1-120Hz with peak brightness at 8,000 nits; protected by Kunlun Glass 2.
- Cameras It's got a 50 MP main sensor (f/1.4-f/4.0, OIS) and a 40 MP ultra-wide plus a 12 MP telephoto lens (5.5x optical zoom).
- Performance Runs the older generation Kirin 9020 chipset.
- Battery & Charging 5,750 mAh battery supporting 66W wired and 50W wireless charging.
- Security Equipped with a 3D front-facing sensor for secure face unlock.
- Price The entry-level variant starts from CNY 4,699 (approx. $663) for the Mate 80 and is available in the configuration of 12GB/256GB.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro The Power Choice
Mate 80 Pro is basically the middle child of the entire series but offers a fairly large step up in both performance and charging speeds. Uniquely, buyers can expect different processors according to the RAM configuration they choose.
Under the Hood
The typical kit features the new Kirin 9030 chipset. However, if you should go for the 16GB RAM version, you will be rewarded with the Kirin 9030 Pro, which is said to boast a performance increase of about 40% over the base Mate 80, but still falling short when compared to some of the competition such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite or Apple A19 Pro.
Pro Features
- Camera System retains the same 50MP main and 40MP ultra-wide but exchanges the zoom lens to a 48MP macro telephoto with 4x optical zoom and OIS.
- Charging Support faster 100W wired and 80W wireless charging for the 5,750 mAh battery.
- Display Same high-spec 6.75-inch LTPO AMOLED panel as the standard model.
- Pricing The Mate 80 Pro has a starting price of CNY 5,999 (approx. $847). The top model with the Pro chip costs CNY 7,999 (approx. $1,129) with 16GB/1TB configuration.
FreeBuds Pro 5 NearLink for lossless fidelity audio
With the launch of the phones comes the release of the FreeBuds Pro 5, which Huawei was then promoting for high-fidelity sound using its proprietary NearLink technology for delivery.
- Audio Quality NearLink provides superior audio streaming rates of up to 4.6 Mbps, which is several times higher than what the standard Bluetooth codec can provide. Also included are L2HC, LDAC, AAC, and SBC as fallback options.
- Hardware Dual drivers and the internal Kirin A3 chip drive sound, while active noise cancellation (ANC) improves 3x compared to previous generations.
- Durability Dust and waterproof with IP57 rating.
- Battery Life Rated to achieve about 5 hours of playback with ANC enabled.
- Pricing These éar buds come in four colors priced at CNY 1,449 (approx. $205).
