Huawei’s new homegrown Chinese smartphone takes on Apple and Android

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 and other Chinese brands, brokerage Jefferies said.

Jefferies said in a note published on Thursday that its observation of online discussions after the Mate 70 was launched on Tuesday was that there was "much less enthusiasm", based on the frequency of reviews and online commentary.

It now saw downside risk to an initial estimate it had made for Huawei to ship 48 million phones this year, as an earlier product, the Pura 70, had only shipped 5 million units since its April launch this year, Jefferies said.

The Mate 70's predecessor, the Mate 60 which marked Huawei's comeback to high-end smartphones when it was rolled out last year, had shipped 12 million-13 million units to date, below their initial estimates of 15-16 million.

"We believe Mate 70's ultimate sales volume could be below that of Mate 60," the analysts said.

"It seems our Huawei shipment forecast of 48 million this year has a downside, which is positive for iPhone and other brands."

Huawei did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Huawei touted the Mate 70 as the most powerful Mate phone but analysts and consumers have said improvements over its predecessor appear to be limited.

While the Mate 60 made a big splash by revealing that Huawei was able to overcome years of U.S. sanctions and locally make an advanced chip, it has found it difficult to make many improvements in terms of performance and production yield, Reuters reported.

This resulted in shortages of the Mate 60 in the first few months of its launch and Jefferies said it expects supply bottlenecks related to chip production for the Mate 70 as well.

Toby Zhu, an analyst at consultancy Canalys, said consumer reaction cooling down to Huawei's new phone was inevitable, as industry and consumer hype would naturally subside after Huawei's initial comeback.

On the contrary, he added that he expected Mate 70 sales volume to show slight growth compared to the Mate 60 series, partly due to sufficient flagship production capacity.

The patriotic sentiment surrounding Huawei's technological breakthrough has helped fuel its market recovery and intensified competition with other players.

Huawei was ranked as China's No.2 smartphone vendor in the third quarter of 2024, with deliveries exceeding 10 million units for the fourth straight quarter, according to research firm Canalys.

This is a significant rebound from the second quarter of 2022 when it shipped just 4.1 million units.

Huawei introduced the Mate X6 with a 4.6 mm body, which gives it a very fragile look and feel. To addressed any concerns the company released a four-minute-long video showcasing how durable the foldable smartphone is.

The full video was posted on Weibo, and it revealed the internals of the phone, its heat dissipation, the frame's durability, and even the strength of the cover screen and the folding panel. You can check it out below:

The Mate X6's entire internal architecture was changed, with heat-generating components dispersed to prevent the device from heat build-up in one specific place. This arrangement minimizes thermal throttling and is a fairly standard practice in the industry.

The Mate X6 has a 3D VC with liquid cooling. Huawei also equipped the phone with a graphite sheet, which is more thermoconductive. This means it can cut through a solid block of ice quicker than a copper plate.

The hinge and the frame are built from a new, stronger material. Our Chinese is rough, so we relied on a machine translator, which said this is an aerospace-grade material used in rockets. The frame manages to stay straight even after a massive hit from a cement block, unlike its unnamed competitor.

The 6.45" cover screen is protected by second-generation Kunlun Glass. It also does a great job of protecting the display and it wasn't even scratched in the controlled test.

The most impressive test was when Huawei decided to showcase the strength of the foldable display. The 7.93" panel, thin as a piece of paper, stayed in one piece even after a 300-kilogram motorbike was dangling from it.

Foldable smartphones are becoming more durable by the day, and the Mate X6 is yet another step in the right direction.

Huawei Mate 70 series is official and it’s time to check how much it costs for repair and replacement of the flagship models’ spare parts. While the newly launched devices accompany surprising features, their servicing charges could leave you in shock!

So without any delays, let’s check the Huawei Mate 70 series repair and replacement costs.

The company has launched four Mate 70 models: Standard, Pro, Pro+, and the RS Ultimate Design. The price of these models is the same as their predecessors.

However, the case seems different in the spare parts pricing. One can even purchase an iPhone 16 handset with the price of the Mate 70 motherboard replacement.

Standard Mate 70

Huawei Mate 70 display repair costs 1199 yuan under discount price while the new screen is priced at 1629 yuan (discount price). But if you don’t go for the discount price, the charges are 1799 yuan for the screen body and 2428 yuan for a new screen.

The battery replacement costs 199 yuan. The motherboard repair has two options. Consumers can either choose the “Special Offers board” worth 1779 yuan or the simple motherboard priced at 2499 yuan.

Speaking of the camera, the front-facing lens is 269 yuan. The rear side has a quad-lens system. All four camera sensors’ prices vary. For instance, the primary camera costs 598 yuan, the ultrawide angle is 319 yuan, the telephoto lens is priced at 578 yuan, and the multi-spectral shooter costs 299 yuan.

Other accessories include:

Cato: 11 yuan

Data Cable: 69 yuan

Power Adapter: 139 yuan

Fingerprint Sensor: 91 yuan

Receiver: 97 yuan

Charging port: 99 yuan

Trumpet: 102 yuan

Camera Lens: 129 yuan

Battery Cover: 299 yuan

Mate 70 Pro

Huawei Mate 70 Pro screen repair price is 1399 yuan (discount price) while the new screen will cost 1879 yuan (discount price). The normal rates for both services are 1999 yuan and 2679 yuan respectively.

The battery replacement costs the same as the standard model – 199 yuan. For the motherboard, one needs to pay 2059 yuan under special offers and 2899 yuan for a simple replacement. The front selfie lens costs 269 yuan and the ToF sensor is 188 yuan.

For the rear camera sensors, the primary one demands 669 yuan, the ultra-wide angle is 319 yuan, the telephoto lens is priced at 849 yuan whereas, the multi-spectral camera costs 299 yuan. Other accessories of the devices are priced at:

Cato: 11 yuan

Data Cable: 69 yuan

Power Adapter: 239 yuan

Fingerprint Sensor: 91 yuan

Receiver: 97 yuan

Charging port: 90 yuan

Trumpet: 102 yuan

Camera Lens: 129 yuan

Battery Cover: 299 yuan

Mate 70 Pro+

The Pro+ variant screen body charges 1399 yuan and the new screen costs 2479 yuan (discount prices). However, the normal price of these elements is 1999 yuan and 3279 yuan respectively. The battery repair and replacement charge is 299 yuan.

For the motherboard, you can choose a special offer board for 3109 yuan or the normal one for 4399 yuan. The front-facing camera (selfie lens) costs 269 yuan whereas, the ToF depth sensor is for 188 yuan.

Speaking of the rear camera framework, the main lens is priced at 719 yuan, the ultrawide angle shooter is 369 yuan, the telephoto sensor costs 899 yuan whereas, the multi-spectral snapper is for 299 yuan. Other components are:

Cato: 23 yuan

Data Cable: 69 yuan

Power Adapter: 239 yuan

Fingerprint Sensor: 91 yuan

Receiver: 110 yuan

Charging port: 90 yuan

Trumpet: 102 yuan

Camera Lens: 129 yuan

Battery Cover: 399 yuan

Huawei Mate 70 replacement costs

Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ replacement costs (Image Credits: Huawei)

Mate 70 RS Ultimate Design

The premium model screen repair and new screen cost 1799 yuan and 2879 yuan respectively. But the normal rates are 2599 yuan (screen) and 3679 yuan (new screen). The battery replacement rate is similar to the Pro+ model: 299 yuan

Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate Design’s motherboard replacement price is enough to purchase an iPhone 16. The motherboard service costs 4929 yuan under special offers whereas, 6499 yuan is in normal situations. It’s 6999 yuan for a 1TB variant.

Coming to the cameras, the selfie sensor is worth 269 yuan and the 3D ToF depth sensor is priced at 188 yuan. On the rear side, the main camera costs 719 yuan, the ultrawide shooter is 369 yuan, the telephoto sensor has a price tag of 899 yuan, and the multi-spectral lens is 299 yuan. The other key elements are:

Cato: 23 yuan

Data Cable: 69 yuan

Power Adapter: 349 yuan

Fingerprint Sensor: 91 yuan

Receiver: 110 yuan

Charging port: 90 yuan

Trumpet: 102 yuan

Camera Lens: 129 yuan

Battery Cover: 1169 yuan

Huawei Mate 70 replacement costs

Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate Design replacement costs (Image Credits: Huawei)

Note that the labor fees range from 50 yuan to 100 yuan as per the service.