Huawei MateBook X Pro is here: The ultrabook with fingerprint sensor
of David Wurm 
on February 25, 2018, 16:18 | Write a comment
As the successor to the Matebook X, Huawei presented a new ultrabook today at the start of the MWC 2018 in Barcelona. The thin and light MateBook X Pro is characterized by some exciting features. For example, it has a hidden webcam and a fingerprint sensor.
With the MateBook X Pro, Huawei is following the current smartphone trend towards thin display edges. This is immediately noticeable when looking at the new ultrabook - there are slightly thick corners like those on notebooks. The FullView display with its diagonal of 13,9 inches is said to consist of 91 percent display - that's not the case anywhere else. The new MateBook can also be operated with a finger or a pen thanks to the touchscreen - like Microsoft's Surface. It weighs 1,33 kilograms and is also very thin at 14,6 mm.
MateBook X Pro: What’s under the hood
In addition to the huge display with a resolution of 3.000 x 2.000 pixels, the latest 8th generation Intel processor is at work. In the most powerful and also most expensive configuration, this is an Intel Core i7-8550U. A GeForce MX150 is used as the graphics unit, along with 16 GB of RAM. The battery with a capacity of 57,4 Wh should last up to 15 hours of surfing the Internet - sounds promising. As with Huawei's smartphones, the focus here is on fast charging. Using USB-PD and the pocket charger, the notebook's battery can be charged for another 30 hours of battery life within 6 minutes.
The display is almost filled to the edge. (Picture: TechnikNews/Screenshot)
Hidden webcam and fingerprint sensor on board
The 1 megapixel webcam in the MateBook X Pro is a surprise. It only opens when you press the F6 key, as an alternative to the classic way of covering the webcam. A fingerprint sensor is hidden under the power button, which can unlock the ultrabook in a flash. On the outside, there are four Dolby Atmos speakers for the right sound. The MateBook X Pro also has 2 USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 3), a USB port and a jack socket.
The release of the MateBook X Pro is scheduled for the second quarter of 2018. The ultrabook will be available from the beginning of June for prices ranging from 1499 to 1899 euros in the most powerful configuration. The color is the classic Mystic Silver.