Huawei MatePad and Sound X officially launches in PH | News and Reviews
Huawei has officially launched two new devices with a focus on entertainment and productivity in the Philippine: the Huawei MatePad and Sound X.
Huawei MatePad
The Huawei MatePad is basically a more affordable version of the MatePad Pro. The device has a Kirin 810 with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of storage, which you can expand via its MicroSD card slot. It has a 10.4-inch display with 2000 x 1200 resolution that can attain a brightness of up to 470nits.
Capturing photos is handled by an 8MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera at the front. It comes with an ebook mode for an immersive reading experience, multi-window support for added multitasking capabilities, and is compatible with the M-Pencil.
The Huawei MatePad will be available starting July 31, 2020 for PhP 20,990. Those who will get one from July 31 until August 2, 2020 will get up to PhP 8,171 worth of freebies which include:
- Huawei M Pencil (PhP 4,990)
- Huawei MatePad Flip Cover (PhP 990)
- Huawei 15GB Cloud Storage for 1 year (PHP 388)
- Huawei Video TVB 3 Months Membership (PhP 540)
- Huawei Video Mango TV 1 Month Membership (PhP 99)
- Booky Prime Membership for 3 Months (PhP 597)
- Viu Premium Subscription for 3 Months (PhP 297)
- Pesoloan PhP 150 Cashback
- GCash PhP 70 Voucher
- PayMaya PhP 50 Voucher
The Huawei MatePad and its bundle will be given in a strictly first come, first serve basis. The promo will be available for purchase via Huawei’s Shopee and Lazada stores as well as select retail partners.
Huawei MatePad | |
Chipset | Kirin 810 |
Screen | 10.4-inch IPS, 2000 x 1200, 470nits |
RAM | 3GB/4GB |
OS | Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, AppGallery |
Rear Camera | 8MP AF |
Front Camera | 8MP |
Storage | 32GB/64GB, expandable up to 512GB via MicroSD |
Connectivity | Dual-band WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
Battery | 7,250mAh |
Others | M-Pencil, EMUI Desktop, 4 Speakers, Huawei Histen 6.0 |
Colors | Midnight Grey |
Huawei Sound X
Built for entertainment, the Huawei Sound X is a small but capable Bluetooth speaker. Huawei has partnered with Devialet to include innovations such as a Speaker Active Matching System (SAM) and Push-Push Symmetrical Bass design.
Its six tweeters have the capacity to deliver surround sound and crisper audio experience. Paired with Dual Devialet Subwoofers, the Sound X can deliver a sound experience bigger than its form factor can lead you to believe. It also has the Hi-Res certification from Japan Audio Society, which is one of the highest award that a HiFi speaker can receive.
The Huawei Sound X will be available for PhP 19,990 via the brand’s official Shopee and Lazada Stores and select retail partners nationwide.