HUAWEI has joined the trend of slim and lightweight premium smartphones with the launch of the Mate 70 Air in China, expanding the Mate 70 Series. The device measures 6.6 mm in thickness, weighs 206 g, and features a celestial-inspired design with gold thread and brocade silk, along with a luminous star-ring effect.
Durability features include Kunlun Glass (10× drop resistance), ultra-durable brocade fiber (5× impact resistance), IP68 dust/water resistance, and IP69 protection. The phone has a 7-inch FHD+ OLED display with 1.07B colors, P3 wide gamut, 2160 Hz PWM dimming, 300 Hz touch sampling, and 4000 nits peak brightness, certified for Vivid Audio & HDR.
Camera System
- Rear: 50 MP main (F1.8, OIS), 12 MP RYYB telephoto (F2.4, OIS), 8 MP ultra-wide macro (F2.2), 1.5MP multispectral Red Maple TrueColor sensor
- Front: 10.7 MP ultra-wide (F2.2)
Photography features include AI-assisted composition, Ultra HD Panorama, AI Portrait Retouching, AI Glare Removal, AI Magic Cutout, and personalized color card modes: Nature, Film, Fresh, Vintage.
It comes in 12 GB/16 GB RAM with 256 GB/512 GB storage, running on Kirin 9020B (12 GB) or Kirin 9020A (16 GB). Power is supplied by a 6500 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66 W SuperCharge, aided by a VC heat dissipation structure integrated with the mid-frame for 15% improved thermal efficiency.
The device runs HarmonyOS 5.1, featuring AI Air Transfer, AI noise cancellation, Tap-to-Share, AI face-swap detection, and stylus support for annotation, extraction, and AI selection. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7+, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB Type-C, satellite messaging, and GPS/Beidou/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/NavIC.
Quick specifications: HUAWEI Mate 70 Air
- Design & Build: 165 × 81.5 × 6.6 mm, 208 g, Kunlun Glass, ultra-durable brocade fiber
- Durability: IP68/IP69 water and dust resistant
- Display: 7-inch FHD+ OLED, 2760 × 1320 pixels, 1.07 billion colors, P3 wide gamut, 120Hz refresh rate, 2160 Hz PWM dimming, 300 Hz touch sampling, peak brightness 4000 nits, Vivid Audio & HDR certified
- Processor: Kirin 9020A (16 GB RAM) / Kirin 9020B (12 GB RAM)
- Memory & Storage: 12 GB / 16 GB RAM, 256 GB / 512 GB internal storage, no memory card support
- Camera System: Rear: 50 MP main (F1.8, OIS), 12 MP RYYB telephoto (F2.4, OIS), 8 MP ultra-wide macro (F2.2), 1.5 MP multispectral Red Maple TrueColor sensor; Front: 10.7 MP ultra-wide (F2.2)
- Operating System: HarmonyOS 5.1 with AI Air Transfer, AI noise cancellation, Tap-to-Share, AI face-swap detection, stylus support
- Battery & Charging: 6500 mAh, 66 W wired SuperCharge, no wireless charging
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7+, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0, satellite messaging (BeiDou), GPS/BeiDou/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/NavIC
- Sensors: Attitude sensor, Gravity sensor, Infrared sensor, Side fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity light sensor, Camera laser autofocus sensor, Flicker sensor, Color temperature sensor
- Audio: Huawei Histen sound effects, supporting stereo
Pricing and availability
The HUAWEI Mate 70 Air is available in Gold Thread & Silver Brocade, Feather Robe White, and Radiant Gold Black:
- 12 GB + 256 GB: 4,199 yuan (USD 589 / Rs. 52,215 approx.)
- 12 GB + 512 GB: 4,699 yuan (USD 659 / Rs. 58,435 approx.)
- 16 GB + 256 GB: 4,699 yuan (USD 659 / Rs. 58,435 approx.)
- 16 GB + 512 GB: 5,199 yuan (USD 729 / Rs. 64,650 approx.)