Huawei has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Mate 70 series, including the Mate 70 and Mate 70 Pro, during a grand event in Beijing. With stunning design, advanced features, and flagship specifications, these phones mark a significant leap forward for Huawei in the premium smartphone market.
Display and Build
The Huawei Mate 70 features a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with FHD+ resolution, a 1-120Hz variable refresh rate, and an impressive 2,500 nits peak brightness, protected by second-generation Kunlun Glass for durability. The Mate 70 Pro upgrades to a 6.9-inch screen, maintaining the same stunning visuals and brightness. Both phones are IP69-rated for protection against pressurized water jets, showcasing their durability.
Camera Innovations
Huawei continues its tradition of redefining smartphone photography with a 50MP main camera featuring variable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0) and OIS. Both models include a 40MP ultrawide lens, while the Mate 70 has a 12MP periscope camera offering 5.5x optical zoom, and the Mate 70 Pro boasts a 48MP sensor with 4x optical zoom.
The highlight is Huawei’s revolutionary spectral imaging sensor, which utilizes 1.5 million multi-spectral channels for enhanced color accuracy, natural skin tones, and better shadow details. The front cameras include a 13MP ultra-wide selfie cam on the Mate 70, with the Pro model adding a 3D Depth camera for secure face unlock.
Performance and Software
While Huawei has kept the chipset details under wraps, the Mate 70 series is rumored to be powered by the Kirin 9100 chipset, built on a 6nm SMIC N+3 process. This chipset allegedly features a Cortex-X1 prime core clocked at 2.67GHz, promising robust performance. Both phones run on HarmonyOS 4.3, with an upgrade to HarmonyOS Next expected in the near future.
Battery and Charging
The Mate 70 packs a 5,300mAh battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, while the Mate 70 Pro offers a larger 5,500mAh cell with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, ensuring long-lasting power and faster recharge times.
Design and Pricing
Available in Spruce Green, Hyacinth Purple, Snow White, and Obsidian Black, the Mate 70 series offers sleek and stylish options. Pricing starts at $757 for the Mate 70 and $895 for the Mate 70 Pro, making these devices competitive choices in the flagship smartphone market.
