Huawei unveils their new MateBook X Pro and MediaPad M5 at MWC2018

MWC2018 is kicking off and as always, we’ll be posting announcements as we’re able. Earlier this morning, Huawei made two of their big MWC2018 announcements, the MateBook X Pro and the MediaPad M5. One of Huawei’s big talking points on both these devices is their 5G CPE capability. Both the MateBook X Pro and MediaPad M5 look to be handsome designs.

Here’s a quick overview of both devices:

Huawei MateBook X Pro

The Huawei MateBook X Pro is an ultra-slim, yet full-featured 13.9-inch notebook with an all-new 3K touch-enabled Huawei FullView Display and 91 percent screen-to-body ratio. Powered by an 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5 processor, a discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 GPU with 2GB GDDR5 and a long-lasting 57.4Wh (Typical Capacity) battery – making it one of the lightest and most powerful notebooks on the market.1 The Huawei MateBook X Pro features Dolby Atmos® Sound System and custom speakers that deliver breakthrough, immersive audio for sound to flow above and around you, making you feel like you’re inside the action.

https://youtu.be/Y-ww51WFtpY

HUAWEI MediaPad M5 Series

Ergonomically designed with a 2.5D glass screen and 2K HD, ClariVu 5.0-enhanced display, the sleek and powerful 8.4-inch and 10.8-inch tablets feature speakers tuned by Harman Kardon. Huawei Histen technology provides immersive 3D audio and fully supports Hi-Res audio for exceptional sound quality. The 10.8-inch Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro comes with an ultra-precise Huawei M-Pen featuring 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity to make note-taking more realistic, easier and effortless.

https://youtu.be/MGkncHse6Vg

“At Huawei, we’re guided by a vision of an all-connected world, and to achieve that goal, we invest significantly in research and development to understand the ways in which people interact and connect with technology,” said Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei CBG. “We’ve made it our mission to push the boundaries of what technology and innovation are capable of. With the introduction of the new Huawei MateBook X Pro, HUAWEI MediaPad M5 Series and the world’s first 3GPP 5G CPE, we are delivering on the promise to provide breakthrough devices that redefine every part of the mobile computing experience.”

Pricing

• Huawei MateBook X Pro:
  • i5/8GB/256GB MW150 €1499EUR/$1842USD
  • i5/8GB/512GB MX150 €1699EUR/$2087USD
  • i7/16GB/512GB MX150 €1899EUR/$2334USD
• Huawei MediaPad M5 8.4 inches:
  • 4GB+32GB WIFI €349EUR/$429USD
  • 4GB+64GB WIFI €399EUR/$490USD
  • 4GB+128GB WIFI €449EUR/$552USD
  • 4GB+32GB LTE €399EUR/$490USD
  • 4GB+64GB LTE €449EUR/$552USD
  • 4GB+128GB LTE €499EUR/$613USD
• Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 inches:
  • 4GB+32GB WIFI €399EUR/$490USD
  • 4GB+64GB WIFI €449EUR/$552USD
  • 4GB+128GB WIFI €499EUR/$613USD
  • 4GB+32GB LTE €449EUR/$552USD
  • 4GB+64GB LTE €499EUR/$613USD
  • 4GB+128GB LTE €549EUR/$675USD
• Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro 10.8 inches:
  • 4GB+64GB WIFI €499EUR/$613USD
  • 4GB+128GB WIFI €549EUR/$675USD
  • 4GB+64GB LTE €549EUR/$675USD
  • 4GB+128GB LTE €599EUR/$736USD

5G CPE

5G technology will underpin the next leap forward for our intelligent world, where people, vehicles, homes and devices are fully connected, delivering new experiences, insights and capabilities,͟ said Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group. ͞Since 2009, Huawei has invested US$600 million in research and development into 5G technologies, where we have led the way with innovations around network architecture, spectrum usage, field verification and more. From connected vehicles and smart homes to AR/VR and hologram videos, we are committed to developing a mature 5G ecosystem so that consumers can benefit from a truly connected world that transforms the way we communicate and share.

https://youtu.be/i0iw1x1CRmw

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