[July 22, 2012] Huawei launches new smartphone in UAE [TradeArabia] Tweet (TradeArabia Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, has launched its new smartphone, the Huawei Ascend P1 across retailers in the UAE. The launch marks the first Huawei smartphone to be introduced regionally under the company's new Ascend Platinum series (denoted by the P1) which comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS and features a dual-core 1.5GHz processor with a 4.3-inch Super Amoled touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass. The technology giant has revealed plans to establish itself as one of the top five global smartphone vendors within the next two years reaching top three status by 2015. "By solidifying strong ties within the industry to create an open and cooperative value chain process for our products, we believe that Huawei's long-standing strengths in research and development (R&D) are now being showcased more distinctly and competitively through the launch of our Ascend Platinum series," said Jiao Jian, Middle East president of Huawei Device. "Furthermore, UAE vibrant market for consumer electronics is one in which we feel that Huawei can succeed in offering the latest technology innovations coupled with robust media applications and a particular emphasis on chic model designs." The smartphone features a 1670 mAh battery packed into a sleek 7.69 mm body, as well as 8-megapixel BSI (back-illuminated sensor) rear-facing and 1.3-megapixel HD front-facing cameras, with dual flash LED and HDR effect optimization. The Ascend P1 also offers 1080p HD video-capture capabilities with features to instantly share photos and videos. The Ascend P1 is being released in a single ceramic white model retailing for Dh1,899 ($517) at major retail outlets. – TradeArabia News Service (c) 2012 Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]