Huawei has unveiled the latest flagship smartphone, Huawei Mate 70, that will be powered by the company’s proprietary HarmonyOS NEXT. HarmonyOS NEXT is an operating system that neither supports Android applications nor includes Google services. This has been done in view of the US imposing sanctions on the company that restricted it from using hardware and software developed by American firms. Following this, Huawei has exited from the Android landscape entirely to dive into its own OS and enrich it further as time progresses.
The Mate 70 series comprises four variants: Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro Plus, and Mate 70 RS. To facilitate a smoother transition for its users, Huawei is said to be providing an option to choose between HarmonyOS 4.3, which is based on Android, and the newly developed HarmonyOS NEXT. However, starting early next year, Huawei plans to ship all its smartphones and tablets exclusively with HarmonyOS NEXT as the default operating system.
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According to Huawei Chairman Richard Yu, the Huawei Mate 70 is “the most powerful Mate phone ever.” Huawei Mate 70 will be up for grabs in China soon.
Huawei Mate 70 Series: Price
The Huawei Mate 70 is priced starting at CNY 5,499 (approximately Rs 64,100) for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Higher storage variants include a 512GB option priced at CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs 69,900) and a 1TB variant for CNY 6,999 (approximately Rs 81,500).
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro is available in a 12GB+256GB configuration for CNY 6,499 (approximately Rs 75,700). Its 512GB version costs CNY 6,999 (approximately Rs 81,500), while the 1TB option is priced at CNY 7,999 (approximately Rs 93,200).
Both the Mate 70 and Mate 70 Pro come in color options such as Spruce Green, Hyacinth Purple, Snowy White, and Obsidian Black (translated from Chinese). These devices are set to go on sale in China starting December 4.
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ and Mate 70 RS are offered in a 16GB+512GB configuration, priced at CNY 8,499 (approximately Rs 99,000) and CNY 11,999 (approximately Rs 1,39,700), respectively. Additionally, the Mate 70 Pro+ is available in a 1TB variant for CNY 9,499 (approximately Rs 1,10,700), while the Mate 70 RS 1TB model is priced at CNY 12,999 (approximately Rs 1,51,400).
The Mate 70 Pro+ comes in Black Ink, Flying Azure, Gold Silk and Silver Brocade, and White Feathers (translated from Chinese). Meanwhile, the Mate 70 RS is available in Black, Red, and White color options. These models will be available for purchase in China beginning December 19.
Huawei Mate 70 Series: Specifications
The Huawei Mate 70 series comprises four dual-SIM models, all running HarmonyOS 4.3, Huawei’s in-house alternative to Google’s Android OS. The standard Mate 70 features a 6.7-inch (1,216 x 2,688 pixels) LTPO OLED display, while the Mate 70 Pro and Mate 70 Pro+ boast larger 6.9-inch (1,316 x 2,832 pixels) LTPO OLED panels. These screens offer a peak brightness of 2,500 nits, providing vibrant visuals.
The premium Mate 70 RS model upgrades to a dual-layer 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display with the same resolution as the Pro variants but achieves an impressive peak brightness of 3,500 nits. All displays in the series support a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and enhanced user experience.
Although Huawei hasn’t officially disclosed the processors for its flagship smartphones, these devices are likely powered by the company’s Kirin chipset. The Mate 70 and Mate 70 Pro come with 12GB of RAM, while the Mate 70 Pro+ and Mate 70 RS are equipped with 16GB of RAM. Storage options across the series go up to 1TB, catering to users with significant storage needs.
In the camera department, the Mate 70 series is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary sensor featuring a variable aperture ranging from f/1.4 to f/4.0 and optical image stabilization (OIS). Additionally, a 40-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 120-degree field of view and an f/2.2 aperture complements the setup, making these devices versatile for photography enthusiasts.
The Huawei Mate 70 comes equipped with a 12-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, offering up to 5.5x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom, along with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an f/3.4 aperture. In contrast, the Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro+, and Mate 70 RS are fitted with a more powerful 48-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, supporting up to 4x optical zoom and a remarkable 100x digital zoom, also featuring OIS and a faster f/2.1 aperture.
For selfies and video calls, all four models in the Mate 70 series come with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.4 aperture. Additionally, the Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro+, and Mate 70 RS are equipped with two extra sensors for enhanced facial recognition and hand gesture detection, offering more advanced user interaction capabilities.
Connectivity options for the Mate 70 series are comprehensive, including 5G, 4G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, a USB Type-C port, and an infrared transmitter. The devices also feature a range of sensors, including a gyroscope, barometer, magnetometer, proximity sensor, hall sensor, and a color temperature sensor, with all models supporting satellite connectivity.
Regarding battery life, the Mate 70 and Mate 70 Pro are powered by a 5,500mAh battery, while the Mate 70 Pro+ and Mate 70 RS are equipped with a larger 5,700mAh battery. The Mate 70 supports 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, while the other three models offer faster 100W wired charging and 80W wireless charging.
The Huawei Mate 70 series features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric security, with the Pro and RS models also including facial recognition support through specialized sensors. Additionally, all four models are certified with IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
