Huawei is among the biggest names in the Android smartphone industry, although the Shenzhen-based tech giant has yet to make its presence known in the United States. The country has been dominated by two leading phone brands, namely Samsung's Galaxy series and Apple's iPhone label. However, Huawei is reportedly getting a shot to shake the competition in the US, with its flagship Mate 10 smartphone making its debut on AT&T this February.
The Information has reported that Huawei is formally setting its foot in the US soil as the latest Mate 10 handset will be sold via AT&T, one of the biggest carrier companies in the United States. Huawei Mate 10 is already in the US market shelves, although being sold by AT&T is important as most most smartphone users in the country obtain their devices through carrier.
If the report verifies, the Mate 10 will be the first flagship device from Huawei to be delivered by a US carrier. While Huawei's premium smartphones are widely known outside the United States, many US-based users were hoping that the Mate series would be put on sale in the country. As Huawei slowly infiltrates the US market, the Mate 10 devices have become available in online stores such as Amazon and Best Buy. Still, with the AT&T in the picture, Huawei's high-end smartphone is expected to be more popular in the country soon, as phone carriers are known to have good avertisements for the devices they are selling.
As reported by Engadget, the Huawei Mate 10 will feature some technical adjustments once it is delivered in the United States through AT&T. This is because the device is subjected to US standards, although the changes will mostly be related to network frequency support. Nevertheless, the device will still be the same Mate 10 launched back in October.
It has yet to be announced if other US carriers like Sprint and Verizon will follow AT&T's lead and begin selling the Huawei Mate 10 smartphone in 2018. This is very likely to happen as Huawei is planning to have a $100 million investment on advertising in the country next year.
