HUAWEI’s Ascend Mate2 now available at WIND Mobile
Latest smartphone in the Ascend series delivers a powerful mobile experience, with a big battery and new camera experience
Toronto, ON, August 15, 2014: HUAWEI, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider and one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers, today announced the Ascend Mate2 smartphone is now available to WIND Mobile customers across Canada.
“The HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 is the perfect balance between performance and value,” said HUAWEI Canada President Sean Yang. “Since its global launch, the Ascend Mate2 has received rave reviews for its power, innovative features and accessible price tag. We’re excited to bring this device to Canada with our partner WIND Mobile.”
The Ascend Mate2 is a power-packed Android device featuring a quad-core 1.6 GHz processor. At 6.1-inches, the Ascend Mate2 is big in all the right ways, with a large, high definition screen ideal for viewing documents, watching movies or browsing. Another impressive feature of the Mate2 is the long-lasting battery and innovative power-saving technologies built into the device that can improve performance by up to 30%. With 3900 mAh of power, users can enjoy a half-day of web surfing on a single charge, or go the weekend in regular use without needing a plug-in. The Ascend Mate2 is so powerful that it can be used to charge other devices.
Mate2 owners will also enjoy a great camera experience, with a 13-megapixel BSI rear-facing camera featuring 2.0 aperture to capture crystal clear and professional-quality photos. The Mate2’s 5-megapixel front-facing camera offers a vertical panorama feature that can broaden pictorial horizons to take unparalleled “selfies.” Auto-Face Enhancements and preview features also help make looking good easy.
The Ascend Mate2 is available at WIND Mobile for $399 outright or for as low as $0 on WINDtab.
“WIND Mobile is excited to be the first carrier to offer the Ascend Mate2 in Canada,” said Mirko Rugarli, Chief Marketing Officer, WIND Mobile. “Our Huawei line-up has always offered our customers the right balance between performance and price. With the Mate2, they can experience that same quality, with industry leading innovations.”
For more information, please visit huaweidevice.ca or WINDmobile.ca/Mate2
About HUAWEI Canada
Offering stylish, affordable, and innovative smartphones, Huawei is fast becoming one of the world’s most popular device brands. In 2013, HUAWEI sold 52 million handsets, and now ranks third in terms of global smartphone sales. HUAWEI smartphones are sold by many of Canada’s leading telecom operators, and are available in retail outlets across the country.
With operations in over 150 countries, HUAWEI is a global leader in telecommunications. Huawei is committed to developing new and innovative communications solutions for enterprise customers and consumers, while supporting 45 of the world’s 50 largest telecom operators. HUAWEI has been operating in Canada since 2008, and employs over500 people. From building world-class LTE networks to investing in leading-edge research, HUAWEI Canada is proud to be an important contributor to Canada’s ICT industry.
About WIND Mobile
WIND Mobile is dedicated to improving the Canadian wireless experience by offering customers simple and transparent plans, including real unlimited voice/data/text with no-term contracts and no hidden fees. Committed to becoming the country's fourth national carrier, WIND has more than 750,000 happy customers in Canada and is a part of Amsterdam-based VIMPELCOM Ltd., a global company with nearly 220 million customers. Learn more about WIND Mobile at WINDmobile.ca or follow along at facebook.com/WINDmobile and twitter.com/WINDmobile.