Huawei Returns to Argentina with New Mate Series and Runner Smartwatch

After an eight‑year hiatus since the iconic Mate 20 Pro, Huawei has finally returned to its flagship line in Argentina. The Chinese tech giant staged a high‑profile launch in Palermo, announcing the arrival of the HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro—a premium powerhouse—alongside a dedicated smartwatch, the WATCH GT Runner 2, designed for the most demanding runners.

What sets this rollout apart isn’t just the hardware; it’s the strategy. Huawei is reviving its “offline channel” approach, allowing customers to visit Claro and Personal stores to touch, test, and experience the Mate 80 Pro before making a purchase—a much‑needed move that bridges the gap between online hype and tangible product confidence.

The Mate 80 Pro is a beast built for power users. It ships with a staggering 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of internal storage, and a massive 5,750 mAh battery. Remarkably, it is the first phone worldwide to feature a dual‑phase heat‑dissipation system, enabling prolonged 4K gaming or recording sessions without overheating.

Design-wise, the device retains the signature Dual Space Ring camera layout, promising exceptional color fidelity. Its construction is equally impressive: a vegan‑fiber body that’s five times more impact‑resistant, a reinforced aluminum frame, and a second‑generation Kunlun Glass display that can endure falls 20 times harder than standard glass. With IP59 and IP58 certifications, the Mate 80 Pro withstands high‑pressure water jets, hot water, and immersion up to 6 meters for 30 minutes—an extraordinary level of durability for a flagship smartphone.

Huawei has unveiled its latest smartwatch, the WATCH GT Runner 2, alongside the world-renowned marathoner Eliud Kipchoge. The timepiece boasts a groundbreaking 3‑D floating antenna that, when paired with an intelligent algorithm, continuously calculates distance and route even when GPS signals are lost between skyscrapers.

Local running experts Flor Borelli and Adrián Gluck of I Love Run praised the watch’s feather‑light build and the “Smart Marathon” mode, which delivers real‑time cues on hydration, gel intake, and pace adjustments—essentially a personal coach strapped to your wrist.

Both the smartwatch and its companion app are already available for pre‑order at major Argentine carriers such as Claro and Personal, as well as on Huawei’s official Mercado Libre storefront.

In short, Huawei is accelerating its push to cement a foothold in Argentina’s upscale smartwatch segment with durable devices, long‑lasting batteries, and a robust physical retail presence—time to crunch the numbers.