HUAWEI Mate 70 Air launched with 7-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display, 6.6mm sleek design, 6500mAh battery

HUAWEI has launched the Mate 70 Air in China, joining the growing segment of slim and lightweight flagship smartphones. The device measures 6.6 mm thin, weighs 206 g, and showcases a celestial-inspired design accented with gold thread and brocade silk, creating a luminous star-ring effect on the rear panel.

Premium Design and Durability -

The Mate 70 Air combines elegance with durability, featuring Kunlun Glass for up to 10× improved drop resistance, an ultra-durable brocade fiber back with 5× impact resistance, and both IP68 and IP69 protection for water and dust resistance.

Immersive Display -

It sports a 7-inch FHD+ OLED display supporting 1.07 billion colors, P3 wide color gamut, 2160 Hz PWM dimming, 300 Hz touch sampling rate, and up to 4000 nits peak brightness. The screen also carries Vivid Audio and HDR certification for an enhanced visual and sound experience.

Advanced Camera System -

• Rear Cameras: 50 MP main (f/1.8, OIS), 12 MP RYYB telephoto (f/2.4, OIS), 8 MP ultra-wide macro (f/2.2), and a 1.5 MP multispectral Red Maple TrueColor sensor
• Front Camera: 10.7 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2)

Photography is powered by AI-assisted tools such as AI Composition, Ultra HD Panorama, AI Portrait Retouching, AI Glare Removal, AI Magic Cutout, and color presets like Nature, Film, Fresh, and Vintage.

Performance and Battery -

The Mate 70 Air is offered in 12 GB or 16 GB RAM configurations with 256 GB or 512 GB storage, powered by the Kirin 9020B (12 GB) or Kirin 9020A (16 GB) chipset. It packs a 6500 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66 W SuperCharge and a VC heat dissipation structure integrated into the mid-frame, delivering 15% better thermal efficiency.

Software and Connectivity -

Running on HarmonyOS 5.1, the device introduces features like AI Air Transfer, AI noise cancellation, Tap-to-Share, AI face-swap detection, and stylus support for annotation, text extraction, and AI-powered selection.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7+, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB Type-C, satellite messaging, and full GNSS support (GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC).

HUAWEI Mate 70 Air Specifications -

Pricing and Availability -

The HUAWEI Mate 70 Air comes in Gold Thread & Silver Brocade, Feather Robe White, and Radiant Gold Black, and the prices are -

• 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 4,199 yuan (USD 589 / Rs. 52,215 approx.)
• 16GB RAM/256GB storage version - 4,699 yuan (USD 659 / Rs. 58,435 approx.)
• 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - 4,699 yuan (USD 659 / Rs. 58,435 approx.)
• 16GB RAM/512GB storage version - 5,199 yuan (USD 729 / Rs. 64,650 approx.)