Huawei, Porsche Design team up for smartphone

Huawei Consumer Business Group Saudi Arabia and Zain Mobile Telecommunication Company have announced the availability of the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS for pre-order in Zain’s main stores starting May 20.

“Huawei Consumer Business Group and Porsche Design Group have united to create the most coveted blend of style and performance for ultra-luxury enthusiasts, the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS,” the company said in a press release.

“The Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS combines Porsche Design’s signature brand aesthetic with Huawei’s mobile engineering expertise setting a new standard in luxury smartphones. The Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS features a Leica triple camera with the highest total pixel count on a smartphone available in the market — the camera configuration is comprised of a 40MP RGB sensor, a 20MP monochrome sensor and an 8MP sensor with telephoto lens.”

According to the telecommunications giant, this is the world’s first smartphone equipped with microcapsule PCM — an aerospace cooling technology for maintaining a safe temperature.
Pablo Ning, president of Huawei Consumer Business Group Saudi Arabia, said: “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the markets that appreciates and honors innovation and craftsmanship just as much as Huawei does, that’s why we surely believe our latest limited edition which represents a masterpiece, will be sought after by trendsetters across the Kingdom.”

He added: “The Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS is built for luxury aficionados, purveyors of style, who sought to experience the joy of unmatched speed, unsurpassed performance and unrivaled design. Just as Huawei is known for its innovative and intelligent devices, Porsche is renowned for its high horsepower and design standards, making this the perfect partnership to develop a unique, luxurious and brilliant model. We deeply value partners with a passion for performance and design.”

Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS features TUV Safety Certified Huawei SuperCharge with a 4,000 mAh battery with AI-powered Battery Management. It is the first Huawei smartphone to enable quick wireless charging.

The smartphone is available at a price of SR5,999 ($1,600) in black, “a timeless color that enables a seamless switch from glass to frame and reflects Porsche Design’s commitment to purism and simple sophistication.”

The launch is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia on June 1.