Huawei Mate 70
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until November 2027 · Buy-by November 2025
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Mate 70 should be supported until around November 2027. Buying it today still gets you about 1.4 years of safe use, and Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years (verified June 2026).
Source: Huawei's documentation · last verified 2026-06-18 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
141% above the $600–900 median ($14.86/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
The standard Mate 70 brings the new Kirin 9020, satellite messaging and a HarmonyOS NEXT future, minus Google.
Pros
- New Kirin 9020 with restored 5G
- Satellite connectivity and IP68/IP69 durability
- Large 5300mAh battery with wired and wireless charging
Cons
- No Google Play Store or Google apps
- HarmonyOS NEXT drops Android app compatibility entirely
- Import-only outside China
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.7-inch OLED, 120Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Kirin 9020 (7nm) |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 50MP |
| ultra-wide | 40MP |
| telephoto periscope | 12MP |
| front | 13MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,300 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired, 50W wireless |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 161.6 x 76.1 x 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 213 g |
| Materials | Kunlun Glass front, metal frame |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | HarmonyOS 4.3 (upgradable to HarmonyOS NEXT 5, no Google Play) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.2, NFC, satellite messaging |
| Update policy | ~2 years of updates (our estimate from Huawei's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Huawei Mate 70 still getting updates in 2026?
Yes. Released in November 2024, it is well within our estimated support window and is actively receiving HarmonyOS updates, including the move toward HarmonyOS NEXT, through 2026.
Does the Mate 70 have Google apps?
No. It runs HarmonyOS with Huawei Mobile Services and no Google Play Store. On HarmonyOS NEXT it cannot run Android apps at all, only native HarmonyOS apps.
Is the Mate 70 worth buying in 2026?
In markets where Huawei's ecosystem suits you, it is a capable 5G flagship with satellite SOS. But the lack of Google apps and the NEXT transition make it a poor fit for Google-dependent users.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-18.