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Huawei today launched its first-ever Mate TV on the consumer stage with a flagship phone chip. And yes, it is the largest Mate model in history! Unlike the existing smart TVs, the new big-screen device comes with advanced specs and tech capabilities.
Mate TV: Highlight
- Ultra-thin zero-stick wall design
- Flagship smartphone chip
- Honghu Vivid Chip
- Nearlink Connection
- Harmony AI
The Mate TV debuts with a 98-inch LCD screen and 144Hz refresh rate. It comes in Space Gray color and has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. It supports MiniLED backlight and a peak brightness of 4200 nits (varies as per size variants).
Huawei Mate TV has an all-metal body with a 36.9mm thickness and Paris studs frame. Its ultra-thin bracket creates a 5mm zero-wall-stick design.
Flagship Chips
The biggest highlight of Huawei Mate TV is its flagship smartphone chip. It is the first smart TV to feature a top-end dual-core processor (flagship phone-grade chip), delivering 490% improved performance. Besides, it uses the first independent image-quality chip – Honghu Vivid, which supports real-time 4K resolution.
Some functions that have become more seamless than ever with new chip additions are:
- Apps open in seconds
- Play games at full speed
- Smartly optimizes contrast and restores natural light
(Image Credits: Huawei)
HarmonyOS 5.1
Another significant highlight of this TV? Well, it runs HarmonyOS 5.1 and comes with Harmony AI features. Moreover, the TV supports Nearlink tech and can easily connect across multiple devices with familiar OS logic. You can customize home screen layouts, smart widgets, lifestyle services, and more with one tap.
Users with further notice:
- 3D light and shadow icons with built-in magnetic effect for better interaction.
- Light-chasing widgets for a more aesthetic experience.
- Random movie posters appear before your eyes.
According to the official details, Huawei has launched the Mate TV in two models: Standard and Pro. The former supports 8GB RAM with 128GB internal memory, while the latter has 12GB RAM + 256GB internal memory.
Just like RAM and memory, both models also differ in terms of the speaker unit. The Standard variant uses six speaker units with 2 full-range + 2 tweeters + 2 woofers. It has 2.2 channels and supports Huawei Histen. The arrangement is:
- Left and Right Channels: Below the Screen
- Bass Channel: Behind the screen
- Speaker Sound Effects: Huawei Histen
(Image Credits: Huawei)
On the other hand, the Mate TV Pro features 9 speaker units (5 full range + 2 tweeters + 2 woofers). It comes with 3.2.2 Channels and supports Huawei Sound. The Pro variant has the following speaker arrangement:
- Left, Center, and Right Channels: Below the screen
- Bass Channel: Behind the screen
- Left Sky Channel: Facing the upper left of the screen
- Right Sky Channel: Facing the upper right of the screen
Huawei Mate TV introduces Lingxi Remote Control 2 with 33% improved accuracy. It further has Lingxi Floating touch technology – more like a touchpad that supports multi-finger touch, full-screen gesture controls, and more. The device also supports the Huawei Lingxi Stylus.
Some other features of the device are face recognition, voiceprint, new and personalized greetings, strong parental controls, and search-based memory.
Price and Availability
Huawei is running the Pioneer Program for Mate TV. Hence, those who have already registered in this program can experience the model from the retail store. Meanwhile, the first sale of the Huawei Mate TV will begin on 26th September. The prices are:
- Mate T V 65-inch : 8999 yuan
- Mate T V 75-inch: 11999 yuan
- Mate T V 85-inch: 15999 yuan
- Mate T V 98-inch: 24999 yuan
- Mate T V Pro 75-inch: 14999 yuan
- Mate T V Pro 85-inch: 21999 yuan
- Mate T V Pro 98-inch: 30999 yuan
(Image Credits: Huawei)
