Launch report · Huawei
Huawei Mate 70 Pro: Kirin 9020 + Ultra Aperture variable-f camera in Huawei's late-2024 flagship.
SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2024·$1,100·Score 84/100
Mate 70 Pro doubles down on the Mate camera identity with a f/1.4-4.0 variable aperture main and a 48 MP 3.5× periscope. IP68/IP69 and 100 W wired/80 W wireless are flagship-tier. HarmonyOS and Google-free ecosystem remain the international barrier.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.8" LTPO 120 Hz
Chipset
Kirin 9020
Memory
12 GB · 512 GB
Main cam
50 MP · variable aperture
Battery
5,500 mAh
Weight
226 g
What stands out
- Variable f/1.4-4.0 main lens — flagship-class.
- IP68 + IP69 dust/water rating.
- 100 W wired + 80 W wireless charging.
- Kirin 9020 closes the SoC gap.
What to watch
- No Google services.
- HarmonyOS export blocked.
- 226 g is heavy.
- Software ecosystem lag for international buyers.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199 · score 93/100