Huawei’s Mystery Phone Shows Wireless Speeds as Fast as Apple
- Wireless speeds akin to Apple’s latest models, suggesting 5G
- The device has enthralled Chinese investors and tech industry
A Huawei Technologies Co. Mate 60 Pro smartphone.
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Huawei Technologies Co.’s latest smartphone clearly demonstrates wireless speeds akin to Apple Inc.’s latest iPhones in numerous tests, as more details emerge about a gadget labeled a Chinese breakthrough despite US tech sanctions.
Testing by Bloomberg News of Huawei’s new $900-plus flagship model shows bandwidth similar to other 5G phones. That aligned with blogposts and videos on Chinese social media that claimed the device came with 5G capabilities.