Today must be Phablet Day in Canada. On the heels of the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Mega with several carriers comes the launch of the Huawei Ascend Mate on WIND Mobile. Much like the Samsung Galaxy Mega, it is billed as a device that combines the best of smartphones and tablets into one.
With an ultra-large 6.1 inch screen, the visual experience of a tablet and the convenience of a mobile phone have been merged into one portable powerhouse. The Huawei Ascend Mate offers a remarkable experience for gaming, reading text, and viewing photos and videos.
Huawei Ascend Mate specifications:
- Processor: 1.5GHz quad-core Hi-Silicon K3V2 + Intel XMM6260
- Operating system: Google Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Huawei Emotion UI
- Cellular connectivity: Penta-band UMTS / quad-band GSM
- Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (dual band), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA
- Display: 6.1-inch HD (1280×720) IPS with Gorilla Glass
- Input: Capacitive touchscreen
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Internal storage: 16GB
- Rear-facing camera: 8MP AF with HDR
- Front-facing camera: 1MP
- Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack, micro-USB
- Battery: 4,050mAh
- Dimensions / weight: 163.5 x 85.7 x 9.9 millimeters / 198 grams
- Colours: Crystal Black and Pure White
WIND Mobile is offering the Huawei Ascend Mate for CA$99 on WINDtab with a CA$40 plan, CA$199 on WINDtab with a CA$30 plan, CA$299 on WINDtab with a CA$20 plan or CA$399 outright.
Source : WIND Mobile