Huawei has officially announced when it will launch its new flagship Mate 70 series. During an unexpected interview at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show, Richard Yu, the CEO of Huawei's Consumer Business Group (CBG), stated that the new phones will be revealed on November 26th.
Confirmation of Launch Date
Interestingly, the social media accounts of Huawei Mobile have yet to post about this date. However, since it comes directly from the CEO, it’s hard to doubt his words.
Expected Models in the Lineup
We are looking forward to the release of at least four models in this series: the standard Mate 70, the Mate 70 Pro, the Mate 70 Pro+, and the premium Mate 70 RS Ultimate. All models will be the first to use HarmonyOS Next, Huawei’s own operating system that marks a significant shift from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) foundation.
Specifications and Hardware
Details about the hardware remain a bit unclear. Reports indicate that these smartphones will be powered by a new HiSilicon Kirin chip, which is expected to be called the Kirin 9100. It’s thought that the chip will be produced by SMIC using a 6nm process node, potentially matching the performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.
The Mate 70 series is likely to keep the famous circular camera design, featuring four camera sensors set in a square layout. However, the camera module might be placed within a circular or elliptical island, creating a distinct visual appeal. A render of the device has appeared online, although we can’t confirm how accurate the leak is.
Battery and Charging Features
Following the trend of silicon-carbon batteries that provide higher capacities, Huawei might use similar technology in this series. Except for the basic model, the Mate 60 series came with 6,000mAh batteries that support 88W fast charging. It’s anticipated that the Mate 70 series could boast even bigger batteries while still featuring 88W charging capabilities. Additionally, the new lineup is expected to support 50W wireless charging and up to 20W reverse wireless charging.
