Huawei Mate 70 Air – Ultra‑Thin iPhone Air Rival at $590
The Mate 70 Air is Huawei’s bold entry in the ultra‑thin smartphone market. With a thickness of just 6.6 mm, it offers a sleek design while maintaining flagship‑level specs at a surprisingly accessible price of about US $590.
Its standout features include a large 7‑inch OLED display, stereo speakers, and a 6,500 mAh battery—features that typically appear only in much thicker, more expensive phones. Internally, it runs Huawei’s own Kirin chipset and supports up to 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM with ample storage options.
The rear triple‑camera setup offers a 50 MP main sensor, a 12 MP telephoto lens, and an 8 MP ultra‑wide/macro unit, giving serious photography capability in a slim body. The build is premium, with advanced materials and high durability ratings for dust and water resistance.
By pricing the Mate 70 Air well below comparable ultra‑thin rivals (such as Apple’s iPhone Air), Huawei signals its intention to reclaim a leading position in the premium smartphone segment—delivering design and performance at a more accessible cost.