Huawei has confirmed that the Mate 40 series launch event will be held on October 22. It was previously reported that the series would include four devices: Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and the Mate 40 RS Porsche Design. However, the latest news indicates that Huawei plans to launch another device, the Mate 30 Pro E, alongside the Mate 40 series.
It is reported (via a Weibo blogger) that the Mate 30 Pro E is a derivative of the Mate 30 series. Its core configurations, such as chip performance, will remain unchanged, but some components have been replaced with domestic solutions, and the price will be adjusted accordingly.
In addition, this device has appeared on the TENAA certification website under the codename LIO-AN00m. At that time, many netizens referred to it as the Mate 30 Youth Edition. The TENAA certification revealed all the specifications, which are mentioned below:
- 6.53-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution (1176 x 2400)
- Dimensions: 158.1×73.1×8.8 mm, Weight: 198g
- 4400mAh battery and support fast charging
- Quad Rear Camera Setup: 40MP, 8MP, 40MP, ToF sensor, a 32MP front camera
- RAM: 6GB, 8GB, 12GB; Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- Under-display fingerprint scanner
The device is expected to be launched on October 22 (8 PM China Time) alongside the Mate 40 series.
