Huawei launches the Ascend P2 on Australias largest mobile network
Australia, 16 July 2013: Huawei today announced it has joined with Telstra for the Australian launch of the new Ascend P2.
The Huawei Ascend P2 is an Android device featuring a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and LTE Cat-4 technology, providing an ultrafast web experience. Continuing the fashion legacy of the Ascend P-series, the Ascend P2 is only 8.4mm slim with an infinity edge 4.7-inch IPS HD in-cell touch display with second-generation Corning® Gorilla® Glass.
“Huawei has always had the ambition of making cutting-edge technology accessible to everyone, and the Ascend P2 is the fastest smartphone we’ve ever made,” said Mark Treadwell, Head of Marketing, Huawei Device.
“The Ascend P2 is the perfect mix of style and speed, and holds the crown of the Australia’s first smartphone using Cat 4 technology.”
The Huawei Ascend P2 will be available from July 30 exclusively from Telstra with online pre-orders available from today.
“The Ascend P2 is a great phone for customers wanting a quality 4G Android device on an affordable plan. And when you team it with our superior mobile network, customers will get a fast and reliable experience with the Ascend P2 around Australia,” said Andrew Volard, Telstra Director Device Management.
“The addition of the Ascend P2 to the Telstra product line up continues our commitment to providing more choice and access to the latest mobile devices for our customers.”
The Huawei Ascend P2 runs on the Android 4.1.2 operating system featuring Huawei’s own Emotion UI (user interface). Powered by a 2420mAh battery and 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, the Ascend P2 can download HD movies in minutes, and can load online videos, web pages, songs or e-Books in seconds. Huawei’s proprietary ‘swift sharing’ feature allows for fast uploads and downloads in a Wi-Fi environment.
Continuing the fashion focus of Huawei’s Ascend P smartphones, Ascend P2 evokes the image of an infinity pool with its seamless, elegant design and curvy contours. Using in-cell technology, its LCD 4.7-inch IPS HD touchscreen is an impressive 8.4mm slim. Its ‘magic touch’ feature provides enhanced screen responsiveness even with gloves. The screen also calibrates its brightness automatically under any light conditions, allowing users to perform any function, under any light.
The Huawei Ascend P2 provides optimal photo and video features including a 13 MP BSI rear-facing camera with HDR, and a 1.3 MP front-facing camera to support self-portrait and video shooting. A dedicated camera key on the side of the phone also allows instant access to picture taking, click once for the camera to be activated and another time to take the shot. With Huawei’s advanced camera algorithm, high-definition images can be captured even in backlit conditions. Auto adjustment modes further enable Ascend P2 to produce great quality photos.
The Huawei Emotion UI available on the Ascend P2 is easy to use and customize. Huawei’s patent-pending Me Widget better utilizes screen real-estate by combining all the information and functions you need in a single, customizable widget.
CAT4 is the next step in 4G LTE device capability. Customers with CAT4 rated devices may experience better typical speeds, in 4G coverage areas where the network is enabled with 20MHz of contiguous spectrum. The Telstra Mobile Network offers 20MHz of contiguous spectrum across 4G coverage areas in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. In these areas, Customers with CAT4 rated devices may experience moderately faster typical 4G speeds.
Pricing and availability
The Huawei Ascend P2 will be available in Telstra Stores from Tuesday 30 July 2013 and available to consumer customers for pre-order online later today. Consumer customers who pre-order online before 30 July will also receive a Huawei 10” MediaPad Tablet valued at $349 (RRP).
Consumer customers can purchase the Huawei Ascend P2 from Tuesday 30 July 2013 on a $60 Every Day ConnectTM plan with a $0 handset repayment per month for 24 months (after using their MRO bonus), with $600 worth of included calls and MMS, unlimited SMS and 1GB of data, all to standard Australian numbers (excludes use overseas) each month. Minimum cost is $1440 ($60/month) and 2 minute standard call is $2.38, excess data $0.10/MB.
Telstra Business customers will be able to take up the Huawei Ascend P2 on the $60/mth Business Performance Plan with a $0 handset repayment per month for 24 months (after using their MRO bonus) with $600 worth of included calls and MMS, unlimited SMS and 1GB of data, all to standard Australian numbers (excludes use overseas) each month. Minimum cost is $1440 ($60/month) and 2 minute standard call is $2.38, excess data $0.10/MB.
Customers can also purchase the Ascend P2 outright at Telstra Stores for $504.