Huawei has announced the global launch of its P60 series on May 9, which includes three models: the base Huawei P60, Huawei P60 Pro, and the premium Huawei P60 Art. The series was initially launched in China in March and features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G SoC, enabling users to send and receive messages using direct satellite networks when cellular networks are unavailable. The phones share similar display panel specifications and will be available in a range of colours. Huawei also revealed that it will launch additional flagship products alongside the P60 series during the event.
Pricing and Storage Options
The base Huawei P60 model with 128GB of storage is priced at CNY 4,488 (approximately Rs. 54,000).The 256GB and 512GB models are priced at CNY 4,988 (approximately Rs. 60,000) and CNY 5,988 (approximately Rs. 72,000) respectively. The Huawei P60 Pro, on the other hand, is available in two storage options – 256GB and 512GB priced at CNY 6,988 (approximately Rs. 84,000) and CNY 7,988 (approximately Rs. 96,000) respectively. Finally, the Huawei P60 Art comes in two storage options: the 512GB version costs CNY 8,988 (around Rs. 1,08,200), while the 1TB variant is priced at CNY 10,988 (around Rs. 1,32,300).
The P60, P60 Pro, and P60 Art Specifications
All three models of the dual nano SIM-supported P60 series come equipped with HarmonyOS 3.1 and feature a 6.67-inch full-HD+ LTPO OLED quad-curved display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. They are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G SoCs and support two-way Beidou satellite messaging. The Huawei P60 features a triple rear camera unit that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 13-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 12-megapixel sensor with periscope telephoto lens. Meanwhile, the Huawei P60 Pro has a rear camera module with two 48-megapixel sensors with OIS and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor. The Huawei P60 Art also includes two 48-megapixel sensors with OIS and a larger 40-megapixel ultra wide-angle camera. All three models are equipped with a 13-megapixel front camera housed in a centre-aligned hole-punch cutout at the top of each display panel. The Huawei P60 and P60 Pro models are backed by 4,815mAh batteries with 50W wireless charging support. The Huawei P60 also supports 66W wired fast charging, while the P60 Pro offers an 80W wired fast charging support. The P60 Art, on the other hand, comes with a 5,100mAh battery that supports 88W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
Region-Specific Availability
Huawei has also clarified that the availability of phones will differ in each region. This information was revealed in response to a comment on their official announcement tweet stating “Mark your calendars this May 9th because we’re dropping our flagship products! Keep your eyes peeled during the HUAWEI P60 Series and Flagship Product Launch. Stay tuned!”
Conclusion
The Huawei P60 series’ global launch on May 9th is expected to be an exciting event for smartphone enthusiasts worldwide. With its flagship products launching alongside the P60 series, Huawei aims to capture the attention of consumers searching for unique smartphone options in a market dominated by the likes of iPhone and Samsung. The range’s diverse specifications and features cater to different user preferences, making it an excellent choice for tech-savvy people who desire next-level performance and functionality.
