Huawei Unveils New Smartphone Lineup with Ultimate Design
Highlights
- Huawei introduces the Mate 60 Pro+ and Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design smartphones in China.
- The Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design marks a special edition within the Mate 60 series.
- Both devices are powered by Huawei’s in-house Kirin chipsets.
In a recent product launch event held in China, Huawei showcased an array of new devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. Among the highlights were the Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ and the Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design smartphones, which join the esteemed Mate 60 series. Notably, the Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design represents a unique edition of the newly unveiled Mate 60 Pro+.
The event also witnessed the debut of the Huawei MateBook Pro 13.2 tablet, featuring a sizable flexible OLED display, and the introduction of the Huawei Watch GT 4, which had recently made its European debut. It’s worth noting that Huawei had previously launched the standard Mate 60 and Mate 60 Pro smartphones in late August 2023.
Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ and Mate 60 RS: Pricing and Availability
The Mate 60 Pro+ comes in Xuan White and Inkstone Black color options, with pricing starting at RMB 8,999 (approximately Rs 1,02,350) for the base variant featuring 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The top-tier configuration, equipped with 16GB of RAM and a capacious 1TB of storage, is priced at RMB 9,999 (approximately Rs 1,13,700). Both models are set for pre-orders on Huawei’s official website beginning September 25.
On the other hand, the Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design offers Xuan Black and Rui Red hues. The base variant, featuring 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, is priced at RMB 11,999 (around Rs 1,36,450), while the top-end variant with 16GB of RAM and 128GB of storage carries a price tag of RMB 12,999 (approximately Rs 1,47,820). Huawei is yet to confirm the global availability of the Mate 60 series.
Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ and Mate 60 RS: Features and Specifications
Both smartphones share identical specifications, differing primarily in design. While the Mate 60 Pro+ boasts a leather finish on the rear, the Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design signifies Huawei’s departure from its collaboration with Porsche for design elements.
The Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design showcases a distinctive camera layout arranged in an octagon shape. Additionally, Huawei offers premium services to Mate 60 RS customers, including VIP lounge access at airports and train stations, flight delay insurance, lawyer consultations, and the option to purchase exclusive Star Diamond protective cases for added device protection. Both devices feature camera improvements and enhanced fast charging compared to the standard Mate 60 Pro smartphone.
Key Specifications
- Display: 6.82-inch LPTO OLED display, Full HD+ resolution, LTPO panel (1-120Hz), 300Hz touch sampling rate, 1.07 billion colors, P3 color gamut, 2nd gen Kunlun glass (Mate 60 Pro+), Xuanwu tempered Kunlun glass (Mate 60 RS)
- Chipset: Hisilicon Kirin 9000S SoC, Maleoon 910 GPU
- RAM and Storage: 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, Up to 1TB UFS 3.1 internal storage
- Software: Harmony OS 4.0
- Cameras: 48MP primary camera with variable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0), OIS, 48MP periscope telephoto lens, f/2.0 aperture, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS, 100x digital zoom, 40MP ultra-wide-angle camera, f/2.2 aperture
- Front Camera: 13MP selfie camera, f/2.4 aperture
- Battery and Charging: 5000mAh battery, 88W Huawei SuperCharge fast charging, 50W wireless charging, 20W reverse wireless charging
- Others: IP68 dust and water resistance, In-display fingerprint scanner, Stereo speakers
Huawei continues to captivate the mobile technology world with its new Mate 60 Pro+ and Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design smartphones, offering top-tier features and impressive designs.
