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Huawei Mate60 Pro: First Smart Phone Supports Satellite Calls.
Huawei Mate 60 Pro Officially Released: Debuting Satellite Calls, 12+512GB Variant Priced at CNY 6,999 (about US$961).
August 29, Huawei’s official blog announced that the cumulative shipments of Huawei Mate series phones have reached a staggering one billion units.
In light of this milestone, Huawei has launched the “HUAWEI Mate 60 Pro Pioneer Program,” which officially went live today at 12:08, allowing selected consumers to experience the most powerful Mate phone in history ahead of others. The 12+512GB variant is priced at CNY 6,999(about US$961).
Support Satellite Calls
The Huawei Mate 60 Pro can make and receive satellite calls without the need for a ground network. Moreover, it offers the flexibility to edit satellite messages and select multiple location data points to create trajectory maps, thereby enhancing travel safety.
Huawei states that since its debut in 2013, the Huawei Mate series of smartphones has been beloved by consumers worldwide, achieving one remarkable milestone after another in the development of high-end Huawei smartphones.
The cumulative shipment of Huawei Mate series phones reaching one billion units represents a significant milestone in the advancement of Chinese high-end smartphone brands.
Simultaneously, Huawei announced the launch of the “HUAWEI Mate60 Pro Pioneer Program,” which officially debuted on Huawei’s online store at 12:08, allowing selected consumers to experience the latest Mate device in advance.
Huawei emphasizes the Mate 60 Pro’s concentric design, inspired by majestic landscapes, featuring four color options: Elegant River Blue, White Sand Silver, Southern Nuò Purple, and Yadan Black. Additionally, Huawei has made a breakthrough in satellite communication, making the Mate 60 Pro the world’s first mainstream smartphone to support satellite calls, ensuring seamless communication even in areas without ground network signals.
Last year, Huawei introduced Kunpeng Glass, and with the Mate 60 Pro, it debuts the second-generation Kunpeng Glass, which is twice as durable.
Furthermore, it employs an innovative Xuanwu frame architecture for comprehensive protection.
Huawei also touts the exceptional performance of the Mate 60 Pro in various photography scenarios, including flash photography, portraits, and macro photography, with further improvements in XMAGE imaging.
Beloved smart features such as AI air gesture control, smart sensing payments, and never-ending screen gaze are making a comeback on the Mate 60 Pro. Moreover, it integrates the Pangu artificial intelligence mega-model, delivering a smarter interaction experience for consumers.
In terms of specifications, the HUAWEI Mate 60 Pro boasts a 6.82-inch OLED screen with a resolution of FHD+ 2720 × 1260 pixels, supporting 1.07 billion colors and P3 wide color gamut, with a 1-120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate and an under-display fingerprint sensor.
The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel ultra-sensing camera (F1.4~F4.0 aperture, OIS optical image stabilization), a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera (F2.2 aperture), and a 48-megapixel super-macro telephoto camera (F3.0 aperture, OIS optical image stabilization), supporting 3.5x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom.
The front camera features a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens (F2.4 aperture) and a 3D depth-sensing camera.
The rear camera supports a plethora of features, including a versatile toolbox, intelligent variable aperture, 10-stage physical aperture adjustment, super night mode, super macro mode, macro video, video HDR Vivid, macro picture-in-picture, telephoto picture-in-picture, microfilm, audio zoom, high pixel mode, delay photography, ultra-wide-angle, large aperture bokeh, dual-view video, super night scene, portrait mode, professional mode, slow-motion, panoramic mode, light painting, smart filters, multi-camera angles, watermark, document correction, AI photography master, dynamic photos, quick shooting, 4D predictive focus, smile capture, voice-controlled photography, timed photography, continuous shooting.
The front camera supports video HDR Vivid, slow motion, intelligent wide-angle switching, night mode, portrait mode, panoramic mode, delay photography, dynamic photos, smart filters, watermark, smile capture, selfie mirroring, voice-controlled photography, and timed shooting.
The new device comes with 12GB of RAM and is available in three storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, with support for up to 256GB NM storage expansion.
The phone is equipped with a 5000mAh battery (typical value) and supports a maximum 88W wired super-fast charging, 50W wireless super-fast charging, and 20W wireless reverse charging.
The device offers IP68-level splash, water, and dust resistance, with dimensions of 163.65mm (length) x 79mm (width) x 8.1mm (thickness), and a weight of approximately 225 grams (including the battery). It supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and comes pre-installed with the HarmonyOS 4.0 operating system.
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