Launch report · Huawei
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate: Porsche Design tier of the Mate 70 with red-tinted kevlar back and exclusive trim.
SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2024·$1,650·Score 85/100
Mate 70 RS Ultimate is the trim-and-spec halo: kevlar back, 50 MP telephoto upgrade, 16 GB RAM standard. Camera is the most ambitious in Huawei's 2024 lineup. The HarmonyOS ecosystem and China-first release are the gatekeepers.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.82" LTPO 120 Hz
Chipset
Kirin 9020
Memory
16 GB · 512 GB
Main cam
50 MP · variable aperture
Battery
5,500 mAh
Weight
232 g
What stands out
- Kevlar-weave back is unique.
- 50 MP telephoto upgrade vs the Pro.
- Top-tier RAM/storage configs.
- Porsche Design provenance.
What to watch
- $1,650 is steep.
- No Google services.
- 232 g.
- China-first release.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199 · score 93/100