Huawei isn’t able to make 5G smartphones because of the sanctions imposed by the United States. Because of this, the company comes out with a couple of unique ideas to be able to launch smartphones with 5G support. In the latest development, TD Tech M40 5G High-End Version has been launched in China. As the name indicates, the phone is a rebranded version of the Huawei Mate 40 smartphone and an upgraded version of the standard model launched earlier this year.
It will go on sale from 11th August, with
a starting price of 3,599 yuan. As for the pricing, the base model with 8GB of
RAM and 128GB model is priced at 3,599 yuan (US$ 533) while the model with 8GB
RAM and 256GB storage costs 3,999 yuan (US$ 592).
The TD Tech M40 5G High-End Version
features a 6.5-inch OLED curved screen, offering a 90Hz refresh rate which is a
upgrade compared to the regular version that was launched a few months ago. It
is also rated for IP53 dust and water resistance to keep your phone safe from the
light drizzle in the rain.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by
the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus SoC, which is a major upgrade compared to the
outdated Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000, which the Chinese company is basically
forced to use on its devices because of US sanctions. In the camera department,
there’s a triple-camera setup on the back panel that includes a 64-megapixel
primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto
lens with 3x optical zoom. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel wide-angle
snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
As for the software, the phone runs the
HarmonyOS based on the Android operating system. It is powered by a 4,200mAh
battery and comes with 40W fast charging through the USB Type-C port and 40W
wireless charging.
