During US Commerce Secretary Raymond’s visit to China, Huawei unexpectedly unveiled its Mate 60 Pro smartphone on the 29th, marking the company’s return after a 3-year hiatus and generating buzz among netizens.
Many Huawei enthusiasts, often referred to as “Hua Fans,” found through testing that the new device supports the 5G network. This could potentially indicate that Huawei has broken through the US blockade on 5G chips. However, Huawei hasn’t confirmed these speculations, stating that more information will be released during their September event. The specific date of the Mate 60 Pro series launch remains undisclosed, though rumors suggest it might be on September 12th — the same day the iPhone 15 is rumored to be announced.
The new Huawei Mate 60 Pro has been officially listed on their website.
On the afternoon of the 29th, Huawei’s latest flagship, the Mate 60 Pro, went live on their official e-commerce site with a price tag of 6,999 yuan. While Huawei hasn’t disclosed the detailed specifications of the new device on their info page, the website indicates it’s the world’s first phone capable of making satellite calls, allowing users to make and receive calls without a terrestrial network signal.
Mainland digital blogger “Xiao Bai Test” conducted real-time testing on the phone, revealing that the Mate 60 Pro is equipped with the Kirin 9000s. The phone didn’t display 4G or 5G markings, but speed tests showed it reaching a peak speed of 856.09 Mbps, significantly exceeding the 4G limit of 300 Mbps. Some believe that although Huawei hasn’t officially acknowledged the Mate 60 Pro as a 5G phone, its performance aligns with 5G standards.
Previously, the Huawei Mate 40 series used the Kirin 9000 series chips and introduced the industry’s first 5G application. The Kirin 9000 5G SoC chip boasts advanced 5nm process technology and architectural design. The return of the Kirin chip leads to speculation that Huawei has achieved independent R&D for the 5G chip.
In response to this, Huawei customer service mentioned, “We are currently unable to disclose whether it’s 5G or 4G; specific details will be announced in the September event.”
Currently, the Mate 60 Pro has sold out on their official website. However, insiders have revealed that Huawei has sufficiently stocked up on the Mate 60 series, with quantities reaching millions, far surpassing previous product releases. Additionally, today, a blogger revealed that in addition to the Huawei Mate 60, the company will also launch a flagship tablet equipped with a new processor.
After facing a US chip blockade and a 3-year hiatus, and strategically choosing the moment of US Commerce Secretary Raymond’s visit to make their return, netizens believe Huawei’s move symbolizes a “king returning and countering the US.” In the face of US suppression, they keep seeking opportunities and maximizing potential.
Netizens’ Comments:
- “The light boat has crossed countless mountains! The king returns.”
- “It might outdo some iPhone 15 sales.”
- “A perfect score of 100? I give it 200. I’m happy to pay for nostalgia.”
- “Take some of Apple’s share, and counteract the Americans. Why fuss about details?”
- “Not just for Huawei, but I look forward to the day Chinese tech completely outshines the West. This dream will surely become reality.”