Mate 70 Pro vs Pura X
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pura X (supported until Mar 2029); want maximum speed → Mate 70 Pro (HiSilicon Kirin 9020).
Value Score: Mate 70 Pro 57 · Pura X 54 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
A big-screen flagship with the faster Kirin 9020, satellite calling and top-tier durability, minus Google.
Pick it if
- ✓ Power users wanting a large, durable HarmonyOS flagship
- ✓ Buyers who value satellite connectivity
Skip it if
- ✗ You rely on Google apps
- ✗ You need official global warranty and 5G band coverage
An unusual wide-aspect flip foldable with a big square cover screen, distinctive but Google-free.
Pick it if
- ✓ Buyers wanting a distinctive compact foldable
- ✓ HarmonyOS-comfortable users
Skip it if
- ✗ You rely on Google apps
- ✗ You want a conventional aspect ratio or wireless charging
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,500mAh vs 4,720mAh — the Mate 70 Pro lasts longer between charges.
The Pura X is supported until Mar 2029 — 4 months longer than the Mate 70 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Frequently asked
What chipset does the Mate 70 Pro use?
It uses Huawei's Kirin 9020, a 12-core processor that succeeds the Mate 60 series' 9000S and supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Mate 70 Pro have Google Play?
No. It runs HarmonyOS with the Huawei AppGallery and no Google Mobile Services, so Google's apps and Play Store are not available out of the box.
What type of foldable is the Huawei Pura X?
It is a flip-style foldable with an unusually wide 16:10 inner display (6.3 inches) and a large 3.5-inch square cover screen, giving it a distinctive shape among foldables.
Does the Pura X have Google services?
No. It runs HarmonyOS 5 with the Huawei AppGallery and no Google Mobile Services, so Google apps and the Play Store are not available out of the box.
Full spec table
| Spec | Mate 70 Pro | Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $920 | $1050 |
| Display | 6.9-inch LTPO OLED, 2832x1316, 120Hz, 2500 nits peak | 6.3-inch foldable LTPO2 OLED main (2120x1320, 16:10, 120Hz) + 3.5-inch cover (980x980, 120Hz) |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 4,720 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 80W wireless, 20W reverse wireless | 66W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main (variable aperture, OIS), 40MP ultra-wide, 48MP telephoto 3.5x periscope OIS | 50MP main (OIS), 40MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3.5x |
| Dimensions | 164.6 × 79.5 × 8.2 mm | Folded 76.0 × 80.7 × 15.5 mm; unfolded 76.0 × 152.0 × 7.5 mm (approx.) |
| Weight | 221 g | 217 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Nov 2028 | Mar 2029 |
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