Huawei Malaysia launches Huawei Ascend P7 for RM1499 and more 4G LTE devices

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The Huawei Ascend P7 features a 7-layer patern infused design for a tempered glass look which is both sophisticated as well as compact

After quite a bit of teasing about the upcoming products to be revealed along with the Malaysia launch for the Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone, Huawei Malaysia launched the smartphone today and confirmed practically all of the other products teased earlier. This includes the Huawei TalkBand B1, Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 3G / 4G LTE, Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 3G / 4G LTE and Huawei Ascend G6 3G / 4G LTE. The Huawei Ascend P7 features tech specs which include a 1.8GHz HiSilicon Kirin 910 quad-core processor, 5-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution screen, 13MP BSI rear camera, 8MP BSI front camera and 4G LTE connectivity. At just 6.5mm thin this smartphone is one of the slimmest flagship level smartphones in the market while still managing to pack in even more features and better design than the previous Huawei Ascend P6.

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Gary Xu, Country Director, Consumer Business Group, Huawei Technologies Malaysia launching the Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone here in Malaysia

Pricing for the other devices were also revealed as follows:

  • Huawei TalkBand B1 ~ RM499
  • Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 4G LTE ~ RM1399
  • Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 3G ~ RM1299
  • Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 4G LTE ~ RM1099
  • Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 3G ~ RM899
  • Huawei Ascend G6 4G LTE ~ RM899
  • Huawei Ascend G6 3G ~ RM749

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Pretty in a row: All the Huawei devices including the Huawei Ascend P7, Huawei TalkBand B1, Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 3G / 4G LTE, Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 3G / 4G LTE and Huawei Ascend G6 3G / 4G LTE being held by models

While the Huawei Ascend P7 pricing is a bit high, the fact that all the other devices came in LTE versions means that Huawei is taking 4G LTE seriously in Malaysia. As such they also named telco partnerships with Celcom and U Mobile for now. Other telco's could join soon as well, as talks with Huawei Malaysia are currently underway. While the Huawei Ascend P7 and MediaPad X1 7.0 LTE offer some really tempting flagship features, we can't help but feel that the refreshed Huawei Ascend G6 LTE could be the main killer device as it offers former flagship features and 4G LTE connectivity at a below RM1000 price tag. Here's what Huawei Malaysia had to say about the Huawei Ascend P7 launch:

“The Ascend P7 encompasses the needs of the consumer for a durable and sophisticated device that brings an excellent balance between form and function. But beyond the exterior, our latest flagship also packs an unparalleled camera experience and ultra-fast performance, redefining excellence in its entirety. As a leader in mobile broadband and next-generation LTE networks, Huawei is optimizing compatibility between networks and devices in Malaysia. The country remains a crucial market in our growth strategy in the region. Right now, Malaysia is on the cusp of the 4G LTE evolution, truly the next era of mobile connectivity. Our launch is timely, and a very strong indication of our commitment to provide Malaysians with high quality, affordable devices that enable fast and reliable connectivity - anytime, anywhere.” Gary Xu, Country Director, Consumer Business Group, Huawei Technologies Malaysia

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The Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone

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The Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 3G / 4G LTE tablet

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The Huawei MediaPad M1tablet phone

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The Huawei Ascend G6 smartphone

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The Huawei TalkBand B1

According to Huawei Malaysia, all of the devices mentioned above should already be available in Malaysia and if they aren't, they should be coming soon. As always, you can check out what is available online at Huawei Malaysia's own VMALL.my online store. For now, do check out the Huawei Ascend P7 videos below:

The Huawei Ascend P7 design video

Introducing the Huawei Ascend P7

The Huawei Ascend P7 TV commercial

Introducing the Huawei MediaPad X1

The Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 highlight video

The Huawei Ascend G6 highlight video

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