Huawei has officially introduced the Mate 70 Air, adding a slim model to its lineup of premium smartphones focused on thin and lightweight designs. Much like Motorola’s Moto X70 Air/Edge 70, the Mate 70 Air also beats Apple’s latest slim phone in every way.
The Mate 70 Air features a 6.6mm-thick body and weighs 208 grams. It includes a 7-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2760 × 1320 pixels and supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals. Despite its slim frame, the phone is rated IP68 and IP69 for resistance to dust and water. It is available in three finishes: Gold and Silver Brocade, White Feather Robe, and Obsidian Black.
Huawei is offering two chipset options based on memory configuration. The 12GB RAM variant runs on the Kirin 9020A processor, while the 16GB RAM version uses the Kirin 9020B. Both options come with either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.
The phone launches with HarmonyOS 5.1, which includes various AI features to improve overall performance and user experience. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2 with LE, NFC, and Beidou satellite communication. It also features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports Hi-Res audio.
On the back, the Mate 70 Air has a quad-camera setup. The primary lens is a 50MP wide-angle sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization. It is supported by a 12MP RYYB telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 1.5MP color sensor. For selfies and video calls, the front houses a 10.7MP camera.
Huawei has equipped the Mate 70 Air with a 6,500 mAh battery, which supports 66W wired fast charging. The phone also offers 5W reverse wired charging for powering other devices.
The 12GB RAM with 256GB storage model is priced at approximately $590. The 12GB/512GB and 16GB/256GB variants each cost around $660. The highest-end version with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage is available for roughly $730.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9020A (12GB RAM) / Kirin 9020B (16GB RAM) |
| CPU | Octa-core (Exact configuration not specified) |
| GPU | Maleoon series GPU |
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 5.1 |
| Supported Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Display | 7.0-inch AMOLED, 2760 × 1320 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate |
| RAM Options | 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage Options | 256GB / 512GB |
| Card Slot | Not supported |
| Main Camera | 50MP, f/1.8 (wide), OIS 12MP RYYB (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS 8MP (ultrawide) 1.5MP color sensor |
| Front Camera | 10.7MP |
| Battery | 6,500mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired charging, 5W reverse wired charging |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Side-mounted |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2 (LE), NFC, Beidou satellite communication |
| Audio | Hi-Res audio |
| Build | IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, 6.6mm thickness, 208g weight |
| Color Options | Gold and Silver Brocade, White Feather Robe, Obsidian Black |
| Price | $590 |
