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We had a chance to see the Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G in action at CES, and today it becomes the first Huawei phone to be available for purchase in the U.S. If you’re looking for a large and in charge phone, this one might be for you. This 6.1-inch (1280 x 720) beast is priced at $299 unlocked and contract free and can only be purchased directly from Huawei.
Other specs include a 1.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, an Adreno 305 GPU, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, microSD slot for up to an additional 64GB of storage, 13MP rear camera BSI with 2.0 aperture (1080p video capture), 5MP front-facing camera, 3,900mAh battery, LTE, GSM, UMTS, HTPA+, Gorilla Glass 3, and Android 4.3. It has one of the largest screen-to-body ratios (79%) and is only 9.5mm thick.
You can place your order today at GetHuawei.com and if you order before June 22, you will receive a SIM card with a free month of service as well as a free phone case. All consumers will receive 20GB of lifetime storage for free from Bitcasa. Now buying a smartphone online is generally not the preferred choice for most consumers, but Huawei is upping the ante a little. Not only are you getting an unlocked and contract free phone for $299, but they are also offering a 2 year warranty on the device plus phone support. Your local carrier will only give you a 1 year warranty even though you sign a 2 year contract.
Huawei isn’t all that well known here in the U.S., but they are the 3rd largest smartphone manufacturer in the world. Only Samsung and Apple are ahead of them. They sold 52 million smartphones in 2013, and they have set their sites on topping Samsung. That is certainly a lofty dream, but breaking into the U.S. will certainly help their chances. They also recently named Mr. Zhiqiang Xu as President of Huawei Device USA. He will be based in the company’s Plano, Texas headquarters and will oversee the consumer business group. You can expect to see the “Huawei” name in a planned onslaught of advertising here in the U.S.
Look for our review of the Ascend Mate2 very shortly, and we have the full press releaes below.
Go BIG with the HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G LTE
6.1-inch smartphone now available for pre-order at 299.00 USD on GetHuawei.com
Plano, Texas, June 12, 2014: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today made the Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G LTE available for pre-order in the U.S., exclusively through the company’s new ecommerce site, GetHuawei.com.
Together, GetHuawei.com and the Ascend Mate2 offer consumers a smart way to purchase their next smartphone: A convenient online shopping experience with exclusive deals, premium services, and a great, unlocked device at an accessible price – $299 USD.
“This year, Huawei is ready to challenge the status quo by delivering premium experiences, well-made and well-priced devices in totally new way,” said Mr. Zhiqiang Xu, President of Huawei Device USA.
GetHuawei.com special offers
GetHuawei.com is a new venture for Huawei Device USA. The site offers consumers an opportunity to purchase the unlocked Ascend Mate2 and take advantage of special offers and premium services exclusive to GetHuawei.com customers.
For the launch of the Ascend Mate2, consumers who pre-order a device between now and June 22 will receive a SIM card with a free month of service and an additional bonus – a phone case to protect their Ascend Mate2. In addition to the SIM card and phone case, consumers purchasing an Ascend Mate2 will also receive lifetime 20GB of online storage free from Bitcasa.
“With the Ascend Mate2, you just pop your SIM card in and you are ready to go,” Mr. Xu said. “No need to worry about contracts or restrictions. You get a 4G LTE-ready device right out of the box.”
A Hybrid of “Bests”
Announced at the Consumer Electronics Show this year, the 4G LTE-enabled Ascend Mate2 was designed with today’s constantly connected consumer in mind.
“We put everything we know into the Mate2,” Mr. Xu said. “This devices has what it takes to help you live large: big power, big screen, big camera. The Mate2 has more of everything you want in a smartphone.”
The Ascend Mate2 features a powerful quad-core 1.6 GHz processor and a long-lasting 3900mAh lithium polymer battery that lets you enjoy a half-day of web surfing on a single charge. Featuring unique power-saving technology that improves performance by more than 30 percent versus other smartphones in its class, a single charge can let you:
- Stream three movies in a row;
- Surf the web for 12 hours;
- Talk for 25 hours;
- Or, listen to 100 hours of music.
With a large 6.1-inch, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 IPS screen, and lightning-fast LTE Cat4 connectivity, the Mate2 is perfect for non-stop entertainment.
The 13-megapixel BSI rear-facing camera, features a 2.0 aperture, making it easy to take crystal clear, professional-quality photos. Turn the phone around and its 5-megapixel front-facing camera, offers both panoramic mode and Auto Face Enhancement, so you get a wider view to help you create amazingly selfies and groufies.
“We’re going beyond the idea of great selfies to deliver something new,” Mr. Xu said. “After all, your life is big, the Mate2 is big, so your selfies and groufies should be big too. Our panoramic feature turns everyday groufies into something epic.”
Running AndroidTM 4.3, the Ascend Mate2 comes in black and white, and features Huawei’s proprietary Emotion UI 2.0 Lite, for easy customization. Despite the large screen, the Ascend Mate2’s 9.5mm slim shape, and the ergonomic designed casing make it comfortable to hold and operate.
To learn more about the HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G LTE, visit GetHuawei.com.
Huawei Appoints Zhiqiang Xu as President of Huawei Device USA
Plano, Texas, June 12, 2014: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Mr. Zhiqiang Xu as President of Huawei Device USA. In this role, Mr. Xu will be based in the company’s Plano, Texas, headquarters and have operational responsibility and provide strategic oversight for the consumer business group.
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Xu served as President of both Device Global Key Accounts and the Central Eastern Europe and Nordic Region Device Business Unit, directing all Device business for some of the world’s largest telecom service providers including Vodafone, Telefonica, Deutsche Telekom, and French Telecom. With his successful leadership, Mr. Xu also assumed management of the consumer business’ Global Product Solution Sales department where he was responsible for all go-to-market strategies.
Mr. Xu has been a key player in Huawei’s explosive international growth since 1998, having held positions in Latin America, Europe and China. Prior to joining Huawei, Mr. Xu led a distinguished career at the forefront of fiber-optic sales and engineering in China. He holds multiple degrees from the University of Electronics Science and Technology in Chengdu, China.
This appointment will strengthen Huawei’s business as the company expands its recognition as a leading global brand.
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