Go BIG with the HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G LTE

PLANO, Texas, June 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today made the Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G LTE available for pre-order in the U.S., exclusively through the company's new ecommerce site, GetHuawei.com.

Together, GetHuawei.com and the Ascend Mate2 offer consumers a smart way to purchase their next smartphone: A convenient online shopping experience with exclusive deals, premium services, and a great, unlocked device at an accessible price - $299 USD.   

"This year, Huawei is ready to challenge the status quo by delivering premium experiences, well-made and well-priced devices in a totally new way," said Mr. Zhiqiang Xu, President of Huawei Device USA.

GetHuawei.com special offers
GetHuawei.com is a new venture for Huawei Device USA. The site offers consumers an opportunity to purchase the unlocked Ascend Mate2 and take advantage of special offers and premium services exclusive to GetHuawei.com customers.

For the launch of the Ascend Mate2, consumers who pre-order a device between now and June 22 will receive a SIM card with a free month of service and an additional bonus – a phone case to protect their Ascend Mate2. In addition to the SIM card and phone case, consumers purchasing an Ascend Mate2 will also receive lifetime 20GB of online storage free from Bitcasa.

"With the Ascend Mate2, you just pop your SIM card in and you are ready to go," Mr. Xu said. "No need to worry about contracts or restrictions. You get a 4G LTE-ready device right out of the box."

A Hybrid of "Bests"
Announced at the Consumer Electronics Show this year, the 4G LTE-enabled Ascend Mate2 was designed with today's constantly connected consumer in mind.

"We put everything we know into the Mate2," Mr. Xu said. "This device has what it takes to help you live large: big power, big screen, big camera. The Mate2 has more of everything you want in a smartphone."

The Ascend Mate2 features a powerful quad-core 1.6 GHz processor and a long-lasting 3900mAh lithium polymer battery that lets you enjoy a half-day of web surfing on a single charge. Featuring unique power-saving technology that improves performance by more than 30 percent versus other smartphones in its class, a single charge can let you:

• Stream three movies in a row;
• Surf the web for 12 hours;
• Talk for 25 hours;  
• Or, listen to 100 hours of music.

With a large 6.1-inch, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 IPS screen, and lightning-fast LTE Cat4 connectivity, the Mate2 is perfect for non-stop entertainment.

The 13-megapixel BSI rear-facing camera, features a 2.0 aperture, making it easy to take crystal clear, professional-quality photos. Turn the phone around and its 5-megapixel front-facing camera, offers both panoramic mode and Auto Face Enhancement, so you get a wider view to help you create amazing selfies and groufies.

"We're going beyond the idea of great selfies to deliver something new," Mr. Xu said. "After all, your life is big, the Mate2 is big, so your selfies and groufies should be big too. Our panoramic feature turns everyday groufies into something epic."

Running Android™ 4.3, the Ascend Mate2 comes in black and white, and features Huawei's proprietary Emotion UI 2.0 Lite, for easy customization. Despite the large screen, the Ascend Mate2's 9.5mm slim shape, and the ergonomic designed casing make it comfortable to hold and operate.

To learn more about the HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G LTE, visit GetHuawei.com.

About Huawei Consumer Business Group
As at the end of 2013, Huawei's products and services are deployed in over 170 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. Huawei ranked third in global smartphone shipments in 2013. Huawei has also established more than 16 R&D centers around the world in countries such as the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. One of Huawei's three business groups, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) provides a range of products including mobile phones, mobile broadband (MBB) devices, home devices and cloud services. With more than 20 years of rich business expertise in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, an extensive global network, vast global business operations and partners, Huawei Consumer BG is dedicated to bringing the latest technology to consumers, offering a world of possibilities and creating extraordinary experiences for people everywhere.

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