China phone maker Huawei launched the new P30 (128GB/8GB – S$998) and P30 Pro (256GB/8GB – S$1,398) in Paris. The two phones will hit the shelves in Singapore on 6 April, 2019.
For Singapore, both the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro (256GB) will come in colours of Breathing Crystal, Aurora and Black while the P30 Pro (512GB) will be available in Aurora.
The new phones feature Huawei’s SuperSpectrum Sensor, an optical Huawei SuperZoom lens, a new Time of Flight (TOF) camera, and better OIS and AIS image stabilisation technology.
Gift Set
With each purchase of P30 or P30 Pro:
Watch GT (worth S$368)
JBL Clip 2 (worth S$99)
Customers can head down to VivoCity, Central Court Level 1, from 10am to 10pm over the weekend (6 April) and receive a gift set worth up to S$470 with every purchase of the Huawei P30 or P30 Pro, while stocks last.
Preorders will be available online to customers from 27 March (Wed), 12am SGT, through local telecommunication operators and at Huawei Official Store with Lazada.
The upsized variant of the HUAWEI P30 Pro with 512GB storage (S$1,698) will also be on sale exclusively for shoppers on Lazada, with limited quantities available.
Huawei has unveiled its Mate 20 Series of Android smartphones in London. The Mate 20 (S$998) and Mate 20 Pro (S$1,348) will be in Singapore from 27 October.
The Huawei Mate 20 Series. The Huawei Mate 20 X will not be available in Singapore.
The HUAWEI Mate 20 Series offers On-Device AI and ships with Dual-NPU, Leica Triple Camera with Leica Ultra Wide Angle Lens, HUAWEI SuperCharge supporting high-speed charging of up to 40W and Wireless Reverse Charging.
“With the rapid growth of game developers and many popular game titles, the social gaming industry is becoming increasingly competitive. Having the best technology is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge,” said Rex Ng, Chief Executive Officer of 6waves.
To mark its debut, customers can head down to Causeway Point on 27 October and receive a premium gift set (worth up to S$470) with every purchase of the HUAWEI Mate 20 or Mate20 Pro.
Huawei also announced two new wearables: Huawei Watch GT and Huawei Band 3 Pro.
Porsche Design and Huawei Consumer Business Group also unveiled the new Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS Series smartphone today, the fourth handset in the collaboration.
Prices & availability of the various Mate 20 Series models from Huawei.
The Honor 8X budget smartphone from Huawei is being officially launched in Singapore today. Highlights include an aurora glass body and thin bottom border using innovative chip-on-film (COF) technology.
In Singapore, the Honor 8X is now available through authorized resellers and official online store at Lazada for S$348.
The Honor 8X features a 6.5-inch FullView display with 91% screen-to-body ratio and a 2.5D double texture aurora glass body with a grating effect.
The 6.5-inch Notch Full-View Display 2.0 has a 19.5:9 ratio in a 5.5-inch long and 7.8 mm thick body.
At launch, the Honor 8X will be available in Black and Blue, with the Red color available at a later date.
The aspect ratio is close to the 21:9 ratio used in cinemas.
Singapore amongst the first in the world to launch the Huawei nova 3i (S$398), featuring the new Kirin 710 chip, and front-facing dual cameras with AI support. Available from 28 July.
Huawei boasts that the nova 3i is currently the only mid-range device that offers front facing dual cameras with AI support, offering a photography experience that rivals what traditional smartphones can offer.
The Huawei nova 3i will be available at all Huawei Concept Stores, local telecommunication operators, selected consumer electronic stores, authorised mobile retailers and selected online marketplaces.
Huawei is selling the nova 3i in Singapore (S$398) in two colours: Iris Black (left) and Black (right).
Huawei customers will also be entitled to a 2-year warranty with any smartphone purchase.
Key features of the Huawei nova 3i include the following.
Mesmerising gradient featuring a special textured film underneath the glass back that produces a dreamy appearance on the rear.
Four AI cameras for intelligent photography (Front: 24MP and 2MP, Rear: 16MP and 2MP).
FullView display at 6.3 inches and FHD+ (2340×1080). The 19.5:9 display covers 85 percent of the color gamut;
Features the latest EMUI 8.2 and Huawei’s first quad-core Kirin 710 chip, specifically designed for the nova series.
According to Huawei, the nova3i is powered by AI and can recognise over 200 scenarios across eight categories including Blue Sky, Plant and Beach.
Pre-orders online for the two new flagship smartphones begin today. The phones will hit the shelves in Singapore from 7 April (Huawei P20 Pro in Twilight will be in stores end-April, 2018). Prices and specifications below.
In Singapore, three colours (Black, Midnight Blue & Pink Gold) will be available for the Huawei P20. There’ll also be three colours (Black, Midnight Blue & Twilight) available for the Huawei P20 Pro.
The two flagship Android smartphones from Huawei was first unveiled in Paris, France last Tuesday.
Singapore is one of the first few countries to launch the new phones.
Below are the prices, colours and availability of the new Huawei P20 series smartphones.
Huawei has unveiled in Paris, France the new P20 and P20 Pro smartphones. These two new flagship models promise to continue Huawei’s focus on camera prowess in collaboration with Leica.
Singapore is one of the first few countries to launch the new phones. The prices, colours and availability of the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro in Singapore has been released. Read the details here.
The P20 and P20 Pro includes improvements to Huawei’s AI engine for enhanced camera functionality while the P20 Pro features the new Leica triple camera.
Key features of the Huawei P20 series include the following.
The Huawei P20 Pro features a camera that promises to capture more light and detail with the new Leica triple camera, boasting what the company claims the smartphone industry’s highest pixel count.
The Huawei P20 features a new Leica dual camera.
Both includes Master AI which includes AI-driven professional photography settings and Huawei AIS – its AI stabilisation technology.
Thin bezel, with new colours including a dynamic gradient finish.
Features Kirin 970 processor with a dedicated NPU and EMUI 8.1 based on Android 8.1 for a premium and smooth user experience.
In addition to the P20 and P20 Pro, Huawei also unveiled the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS (Race Sport).
Singapore will be one of the first few countries in the world to launch the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro in early April 2018.
The black Huawei nova 2 lite (S$298) will debut in Singapore at the IT Show on 15 March, while the blue version will be available from end-March 2018.
The nova 2 lite is Huawei’s entry-level Android smartphone, priced at S$298.
The HUAWEI nova 2 lite features an 8-megapixel (MP) front camera with selfie toning flash, as well as a dual-lens rear camera.
Where to buy
The HUAWEI nova 2 lite comes with a 2-year local warranty and is available for sale from 15 March 2018 at the following retail locations:
IT SHOW 2018: Booths 8139 & 8205.
All Huawei Concept Stores.
Telcos: M1, Singtel and StarHub Stores Island-wide.
E-commerce: Lazada.sg & Qoo10.sg.
All major consumer electronic stores (Best Denki, Courts, Harvey Norman and Sprint Cass) and all Huawei authorised resellers.
The HUAWEI nova 2 lite introduces Face Unlock – a high-precision facial recognition technology that is powered by an AI algorithm to automatically detect up to 1,024 points on the human face and perform high-accuracy mapping.
This feature lets users unlock their screens in less than 900 milliseconds using facial recognition.
The HUAWEI nova 2 lite also has a party trick for singing enthusiasts – Karaoke Mode.
This feature enables users to hear their own voice when singing into the microphone on their headsets, akin to being in a recording studio.
Considering the entry-level price, the specs looks more like a mid-tier smartphone.
Would be curious to check out its performance level.
Huawei showcases driverless Porsche Panamera driven by the Mate 10 Pro, leveraging the smartphone’s powerful computer chip and AI (Artificial Intelligence) engine.
Huawei boasts that it is the first mobile device manufacturer in the world to use an AI-powered smartphone to drive a car.
The aim of the “RoadReader” project is to push the boundaries of Huawei’s object recognition technology and put the learning capabilities, speed and performance of its AI-powered devices to the test.
The AI engine in the Huawei Mate 10 Pro transforms the Porsche Panamera into a driverless vehicle that does not just see, but also understands its surroundings.
The new Huawei Mate 10 Series is based on the Kirin 970 AI mobile chipset; and comprises the 5.9-inch Mate 10 (S$888), 6-inch Mate 10 Pro, & Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10. Full pricing & availability to be announced on 26 October, 2017. Pre-order and registration of interest information below.
Update (26 October, 2017):
Huawei launched its Mate 10 series of Android smartphones in Singapore this evening.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro (left) is slightly longer while the Mate 10 (right) is broader. The Mate 10 Pro does not have a home button, a headphone jack nor an external memory card slot.
Prices & availability for Singapore were released.
Huawei Mate 10: S$888
Mocha Brown, Black (28 Oct)
Huawei Mate 10 Pro: S$1,098
Mocha Brown (11 Nov), Midnight Blue (25 Nov)
Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10: S$2,298
Diamond Black (24 Nov)
The Kirin 970 in the Mate 10 Series was unveiled during IFA Berlin last month and is Huawei’s first AI (artificial intelligence) mobile chipset.
The new phones will sport Huawei’s EMUI 8.0 user-interface and new Leica dual camera technology.
