Launch report · Huawei
Huawei Mate 60 Pro: The phone that proved Huawei was back — domestic Kirin 9000S.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2023·CNY 6,999·Score 80/100
Mate 60 Pro signalled Huawei’s return to domestic 5G silicon. Strong camera + satellite, but a non-starter for buyers needing Google apps.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.82" LTPO OLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Kirin 9000S
Memory
12 GB · 512 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.4–4.0
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
225 g
What stands out
- Domestic Kirin 9000S — first since US restrictions.
- Bidirectional satellite messaging.
- Variable f/1.4–4.0 main.
- IP68.
What to watch
- No Google services.
- Limited Western availability.
- 7 nm SMIC chip thermally limited.
- Heavy.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1,199 · score 91/100