The king of 5G smartphones is here with the HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G)

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UAE telcos Etisalat and du have launched 5G networks and Huawei is one of the first manufacturers to make use of this cutting edge technology with the release of the Mate 20 X (5G) edition. The benefits of 5G include low latency and incredibly fast speeds. How fast? Check the video below comparing 4G and 5G speeds in the UAE tested on the HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G).

As with any new technology, 5G roll-out will be in multiple phases with changing standards and you don’t want to get stuck with a 5G phone that will not evolve. The HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) is the first commercial 5G smartphone from Huawei and features the Balong 5000 chip that is the world’s first 7nm 5G multi-mode terminal chip and we’re here to tell you why that is important.

Non-standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) 5G networks

At the moment, telecom operators have adopted two mainstream network architectures for the rollout of 5G - Non-standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA). The first wave 5G networks will be classed as Non-Standalone (NSA) which means that network operators will be using their existing 4G cell towers and infrastructure with 5G radios to provide a 5G signal. 

However moving forward there will be a switch to the 5G Standalone (SA) network which is the ultimate true 5G solution. The advantage of Standalone (SA) is simplification and improved efficiency, and this migration will be unnoticeable to users.

Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) supports all the standards

The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is the world’s first 5G smartphone that works on both SA (Standalone) and NSA (Non-Standalone) network architecture. If you purchase a phone that only supports the current (NSA), then your phone will not work when (SA) 5G networks are introduced. Also, for anyone who travels, it is essential to get a phone that supports both network architectures so you’re not left without network connectivity during important business travels. 

The HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) is also the world’s first Dual-SIM 5G smartphone that supports Dual-SIM features (5G SIM+4G SIM). With its dual-card design that supports 4G and 5G dual-SIM cards, the HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) will let you stay connected to any network while traveling or accessing roaming services.

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Efficiency to power your 5G connectivity

With a 7nm 5G baseband chip as well as the chipset, the HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) is super-efficient with power consumption. The phone's innovative use of graphene and liquid cooling technology further enhances thermal performance. Users will not need to worry about heating issues with the phone, even when playing large-scale 3D games over a 5G network. 

5G will introduce high fidelity media, game streaming, and social and productivity app functionalities, and thus a need for more power. Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) delivers exceptional battery life, AI smart power management systems, high-capacity batteries, and super-fast charging and cooling capabilities.

 It houses a 4200mAh (typical value) high-density battery that powers the device’s high performance levels. Additionally, this is supported by the 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, a fast charging solution certified by TÜV Rheinland, an authoritative and independent international organization that provides product safety assessment and certification services.

The HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) is the king of 5G phones

If you’re looking to pick up a 5G-enabled phone, you should only consider one that is compatible with all existing networking standards as well as the upcoming standards that have been announced for global 5G networks. The HUAWEI Mate 20 X 5G is currently the only phone* that supports all officially announced 5G standards along with 4G and dual SIM connectivity making it not only an ideal 5G phone but the king of 5G phones. 

*Claim based on comparison with all 5G smartphones currently announced on or before 4th July 2019.”