Huawei Mate70 Series to Launch in November: New Kirin Processor, Pure HarmonyOS, Ample Inventory - Can It Rebound?

Huawei Mate70 Series to Launch in November: New Kirin Processor, Pure HarmonyOS, Ample Inventory - Can It Rebound?Huawei is set to release the highly anticipated Mate70 Series in November, a flagship product dubbed "the most powerful Mate ever," poised to shake up the market.The launch date of the Mate70 Series had been subject to speculation, with rumors circulating about a mid-November unveiling

Huawei Mate70 Series to Launch in November: New Kirin Processor, Pure HarmonyOS, Ample Inventory - Can It Rebound?

Huawei is set to release the highly anticipated Mate70 Series in November, a flagship product dubbed "the most powerful Mate ever," poised to shake up the market.

The launch date of the Mate70 Series had been subject to speculation, with rumors circulating about a mid-November unveiling. However, insiders have revealed that the official launch event will take place at the end of November, not mid-November as previously rumored. Notably, unlike last year's Mate60 Series, which went on sale before the official launch, Huawei is following a traditional release schedule this time, announcing the event first and then launching the phones.

The Mate70 Series release is garnering significant attention due to its expected suite of major upgrades, promising consumers a brand-new experience. Here are four key highlights according to leaks:

1. New Kirin Processor: Enhanced Performance and Power Efficiency

Last year's Kirin 9000S marked Huawei's return to the high-end chip market. While it boasted impressive performance, it also revealed certain technical shortcomings. After a year of iteration, the new generation Kirin processor is projected to achieve significant advancements in maturity and refinement. Beyond a substantial performance boost, the new Kirin processor is expected to feature breakthrough power efficiency, potentially reducing phone heat and extending battery life.

2. Pure HarmonyOS HarmonyNext: Seamless, Secure, and Multi-device Collaboration for an Unrivaled Experience

The Huawei Mate70 Series will be powered by the commercial version of HarmonyOS HarmonyNext, expected to come pre-installed with WeChat for HarmonyOS. Currently, the public beta of HarmonyNext has received positive feedback from users, showcasing its evident advantages in fluidity, security, and multi-device collaboration. Featuring pure HarmonyOS, the Mate70 Series is poised to unlock the full potential of the new Kirin processor, offering users a more seamless and convenient experience.

3. Ample Inventory: Farewell to Last Year's "One Phone, Hard to Find" Dilemma

Last year, inadequate supply of the Huawei Mate60 Series led to a supply-demand imbalance, impacting phone sales to a degree. To avoid a repeat of this situation, Huawei is accelerating production of the Mate70 Series in preparation for its November launch. According to sources in the supply chain, planned production volumes for certain components in November have increased by roughly 50% compared to the same period for the Mate60 Series. This suggests that supply for this generation of phones is expected to be effectively secured.

4. Pricing Strategy: Maintaining Competitiveness?

This year, flagship phone prices have generally increased, with the Xiaomi 15 starting at CNY 4499, up from last year's CNY 3999. How will Huawei set the price for the Mate70 Series? Will they continue to start at CNY 5499 / 6499? If prices remain unchanged, coupled with ample inventory, the Mate70 Series will present significant competitive pressure to the iPhone 16 Series and other domestic flagship phones.

The launch of the Huawei Mate70 Series signifies Huawei's commitment to returning to the high-end market and introduces a new competitive landscape for the smartphone industry. Equipped with a new Kirin processor, pure HarmonyOS, and ample supply, this flagship product has the potential to rebound. It remains to be seen whether it can achieve this, but the anticipation is high.