Huawei has introduced its Mate 70 and Mate 70 Pro as part of the new Mate 70 series at an event in Shenzhen. These two models bring incremental improvements in design, display, and cameras.
The Mate 70 series maintains Huawei’s emphasis on durability and build quality. The Mate 70 however, is the slimmest in the lineup at 7.8mm and features a flat frame, distinguishing it from its counterparts. Both come with an IP69 rating, protecting against water and dust and second-generation Kunlun Glass for enhanced durability, incorporating basalt fiber to resist drops.
The Mate 70 features a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display, while the Mate 70 Pro slightly increases the size to 6.9 inches. Both models retain FHD+ resolution, a 1-120Hz variable refresh rate, and 2,500 nits peak brightness, ensuring clarity and smooth performance even under bright sunlight. The Huawei Mate 70 and 70 Pro come in Spruce Green, Hyacinth Purple, Snow White, and Obsidian Black colors.
While Huawei has not confirmed the chipset details, it is widely speculated that the series uses the Kirin 9100, a 6nm processor. Both devices run HarmonyOS 4.3, with an update to HarmonyOS Next expected. The side-mounted fingerprint scanner doubles as a multifunctional button, offering additional controls like toggling flash or activating the AI assistant through gesture inputs.
Both phones share a 50MP main camera with variable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0) and OIS, accompanied by a 40MP ultrawide sensor. The Mate 70 has a 12MP periscope camera featuring 5.5x optical zoom, while the Mate 70 Pro offers a 48MP periscope lens with 4x optical zoom.
The new spectral imaging sensor is a key feature, designed to capture more color data through 1.5 million multi-spectral channels. This results in improved color accuracy, natural skin tones, and better handling of shadows, particularly in challenging lighting.
The Mate 70 is powered by a 5,300mAh battery, with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. However, the 70 Pro slightly increases the capacity to 5,500mAh, supporting 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, catering to users who require faster recharge times.
The Mate 70 starts at CNY 5,499 ($757), while the Mate 70 Pro begins at CNY 6,499 ($895). Both models are now available for pre-order in China, with deliveries starting on December 4. There is no confirmation yet on global availability.
| Huawei Mate 70 | Huawei Mate 70 Pro | |
| Chipset | Kirin 9100 (6nm) (Rumored) | Kirin 9100 (6nm) (Rumored) |
| CPU | Not Confirmed | Not Confirmed |
| GPU | Not Confirmed | Not Confirmed |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | HarmonyOS 4.3 |
| Supported Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Display | 6.7 inches LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2500 nits (peak) | 6.9 inches LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2500 nits (peak) |
| RAM | 12 GB, | 12 GB, |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.1, 93mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF |
| Front Camera | Not Confirmed | Not Confirmed |
| Colors | Black, White, Gray, Blue, Gold | Black, White, Gray, Blue |
| Battery | 5300 mAh, non-removable, 66W Wired and 50W Wireless charging, 7.5W reverse wireless 5W reverse wired | 5500 mAh, non-removable, 100W Wired and 80W Wireless charging 20W reverse wireless 18W reverse wired |
| Price | $757 | $895 |