Engadget Logo The Huawei announced the Japanese version of the Japanese version of the Japanese version of the Japanese version, and the "P40" (provisional) will be announced in Paris on March 26.

Huawei held a new product launch in Barcelona on February 24.The centerpiece was announced by a folding smartphone two -generation model "MATE XS" that can bend the display.

Mate XS is a terminal that can be used as a smartphone style with a 8 -inch tablet style when opened and 6.6 inch+6.38 inches.Just one year ago, it is a successor model of "Mate X" announced in February 2019.

At the Mate X recital, the actual product could not be touched, and the appearance of the actual product was quite slow in October.However, the Mate XS was prepared enough in touch and trials after the recital, and was able to try the newly announced new products.The body size of the Mate XS is 161.3 x 146.2 x 5.4mm and weighs 295g.This is exactly the same as Mate X.In addition, the basic specifications are also made of camera configuration (40 million pixels + 14 million pixels + 8 million pixels + tof) and battery size (4500mAh).The appearance has not changed at all as Mate X.

The display is covered with double layer optical polyimide.It is said that the strength is 80 % higher than the single layer structure.When I actually touched it, it seemed to be slightly harder than Mate X, but the difference between the two finishes could not be explained by the staff in the exhibition area.Please see the video for opening and closing.

The major evolution from Mate X is a change in SoC.Mate X was a combination of KIRIN 980 and 5G modem Balong 5000, but the Mate XS adopts Kirin 990, which integrates 5G modem.The KIRIN 990 has a significant performance of 23 % for CPU compared to Kirin 980, 39 % for GBP, and 460 % for NPUs.As a result, the AI function seems to be able to experience great evolution.The built -in 5G modem is compatible with the 5G NR NSA and SA type.The frequency corresponds to N1, N3, N28, N38, N41, N77, N78, N79 and 8 bands.

The OS is equipped with Android 10 and "EMUI 10", which is covered with Huawei's unique UI.Mate XS has added a new multi -window UI, making it easier to use multiple apps at the same time.How to use

In this state, drag the icon of the app you want to use on the screen, the additional application will be displayed next to the running application and two on the left and right.

On the other hand, if you tap the app icon instead of dragging, the app will be displayed in a pop -up window on the running application screen.In this display mode, you can freely change the position of the app.

In addition, if you put a pop -up display in the left and right display of the app, you can use a total of three apps on one screen.

This UI is also effective even when closed, in which case the app is displayed in "two tops and down", "pop -ups on the application screen", and "two tops and pop -ups".If you open and close in this state, it will automatically change to the state where the application is lined up on the left and right when opened.

By the way, the google service "GMS" (Google Mobile Services) is installed. Huawei has not installed GMS in the fall 2019 flagship model "Mate 30 Series", and has equipped with a unique app store "Appgallery" in Huawei Mobile Services. Mate XS is also equipped with only HMS. I am worried how this point will be judged at the time of global sale. The release time was not clear. The price is 2499 euros (about 300,000 yen). Since Mate X was 2299 euros, it was a price increase of € 200. The price may have been changed because the CPU and 5G modem have evolved SOC, but you can also see a bullish price setting. This price up is a sign of Huawei's confidence, and you may think that Mate XS is a folding smartphone completed.

At the recital, it was also announced that the spring flagship model, "P40" (tentative name), will be announced in Paris on March 26.The presentation was influenced by the new Coronavirus, and CEO Richard You did not actually speak, but he explained the product in the video, but he said in an interview for the media after the presentation.In Paris, I would like to actually show you up. "

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