Huawei Pura 70 Pro
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until April 2028 · Buy-by April 2026
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~4-year update track record — on that basis the Pura 70 Pro should be supported until around April 2028. Buying it today still gets you about 1.8 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: Huawei's documentation · last verified 2026-06-13 · 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.
77% above the $900+ median ($24.23/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
A near-flagship camera phone with fast charging and 5G, but the same HarmonyOS app trade-offs.
Pros
- Strong 50MP main with variable aperture plus 48MP periscope telephoto
- 100W wired and 80W wireless charging
- Kirin 9010 brings genuine 5G connectivity
Cons
- No Google services or Play Store; uses Huawei AppGallery
- Limited global availability and band support
- Smaller ultra-wide (12MP) than the Ultra's 40MP
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 2844x1260, 120Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main (variable aperture, OIS) | 50MP |
| ultra-wide | 12MP |
| telephoto 3.5x periscope OIS | 48MP |
| front | 13MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,050 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 80W wireless, 20W reverse wireless |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 162.6 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 226 g |
| Materials | Kunlun Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | HarmonyOS 4.2 at launch (no Google services) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, NFC, IR blaster |
| Update policy | ~3 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
Does the Pura 70 Pro support 5G?
Yes. Its Kirin 9010 chipset includes 5G, so unlike older 4G-only Huawei flagships it offers full 5G data, though primarily on China-centric bands.
Can I install Google apps on the Pura 70 Pro?
Not officially. It runs HarmonyOS with the Huawei AppGallery and has no Google Mobile Services. Some Google apps can be sideloaded but may not work reliably without GMS.
How does the Pro differ from the Ultra?
The Ultra adds a larger 1-inch main sensor and 40MP ultra-wide, while the Pro uses a smaller main sensor and 12MP ultra-wide. The Pro is lighter on the wallet but otherwise shares the design, chipset and charging.
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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 2026-06-13.