A company representative has confirmed that the Huawei Mate 70 series is set to launch in November this year, with promises that it will be the most powerful Mate series ever created. This new lineup will be among the first to utilize Huawei's own HarmonyOS NEXT operating system.
Expected Launch Timing
Although an exact release date is not yet disclosed, recent leaks hint at a mid-November launch. A previous report from Yicai Global noted that many parts for the Mate 70 series have already been delivered to Huawei, suggesting that mass production is on the horizon. For comparison, the Mate 60 series was introduced in late August last year, and this year’s delay is said to be due to the development of Huawei’s new Android-independent system.
Models and Features
The Mate 70 series is likely to feature four models: the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro+, and Mate 70 Ultimate Design, mirroring last year’s offerings. Although the company has not provided specific specifications, there are rumors that the series might switch from optical to ultrasonic fingerprint scanners, which would improve speed and reliability, even when fingers are wet. This change aligns with other flagship devices utilizing the Snapdragon 8 Elite, such as the OnePlus 13, iQOO 13, and Xiaomi 15 series.
Camera and Battery Innovations
In other news, the Mate 70 series is anticipated to keep a similar camera island design but may include more laser sensors, as suggested by smaller cutouts seen in leaked camera cover images. Moreover, tipster Digital Chat Station has mentioned that the Mate 70 series might feature a more energy-efficient chipset combined with a high-density silicon-anode battery, as well as support for a variable aperture in the 50MP main camera. Silicon-anode batteries enable devices to remain slim and light while increasing battery capacity. However, any claims regarding enhanced battery capacity or chipset efficiency should be treated with skepticism at this point.
