Last August, Huawei surprised the smartphone industry with the announcement of the Mate 60 Pro. This device marked a significant milestone for Huawei as it was the first handset to support 5G since the release of the Mate 40 in 2020. Despite challenges from U.S. lawmakers, Huawei managed to power the Mate 60 Pro with a cutting-edge 7nm Kirin 9000s applications processor (AP) from SMIC, China’s largest foundry.
The upcoming flagship series from Huawei, the P70 series, is expected to focus on photography. Due to restrictions on purchasing advanced chipsets from other foundries, including TSMC, the P70 series will also be powered by the Kirin 9000s. While some limitations exist for SMIC in terms of chip manufacturing capabilities compared to other foundries like TSMC and Samsung Foundry, Huawei remains dedicated to delivering top-notch devices.
According to reports on Weibo, Huawei is set to unveil the P70 line on April 2nd. The lineup is anticipated to include four models: Huawei P70, P70 Pro, P70 Pro+, and P70 Art. Each model will feature impressive specifications such as LTPO OLED displays, high-quality cameras including a main 50MP sensor and a front-facing 13MP camera, powerful batteries supporting fast wired and wireless charging.
The pricing for the Huawei P70 series is expected to be competitive with the base model starting at around $700 USD and premium models reaching up to $1,400 USD. With the success of the Mate 60 series boosting Huawei’s reputation in the market, anticipation is high for how well-received the upcoming P70 line will be among consumers looking for top-of-the-line smartphone technology. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting release!
