If nothing unexpected happens, Huawei won't be releasing the P70 in March! According to the latest news, the Huawei P70 series launch has been delayed and is expected to officially go live in April!
According to the blogger @DingJiaoDigital, the Huawei P70 series will now take center stage, surpassing the Mate60 in terms of importance, and will assume the responsibility of reclaiming the top spot in mobile photography. So, what new tricks does the P70 have up its sleeve?
Previously, the Mate 60 series was backed by the Kirin 9000S processor, coupled with other powerful hardware, so even without an official launch, its direct sales were crazy. Now, in order for the P70 series to surpass this sensation, it must make a big fuss about new selling points. What are they? Let's take a look:
The Huawei P70 series is expected to have three models: the P70 and P70 Pro will feature a triangular camera module design, while the P70 Art will retain the irregular shape design similar to the previous P60 Art.
The entire Huawei P70 series will be powered by the same chip as the Mate 60 series, supporting 5G and satellite communications.
As a benchmark in the mobile imaging industry, the Huawei P series not only matches the performance of the Mate series this year, but also achieves a significant breakthrough in imaging capabilities for the first time in three years.
Leaked reports indicate that the entire Huawei P70 series will feature a standard super-large-bottom primary camera with 50 million pixels and a periscope telephoto lens.
The Huawei P70 and P70 Pro will be equipped with the OV50H primary camera sensor, supporting 50 million pixels. The top-of-the-line P70 Art will also adopt the Sony IMX989 sensor as the primary camera, with a 1-inch large bottom, combined with a variable aperture and Huawei's XMAGE imaging technology, which is expected to maximize the full potential of this 1-inch large bottom, making it Huawei's imaging flagship phone with the largest sensor size ever.
Furthermore, the Huawei P70 series is likely to be the first to feature HarmonyOS Star River, a purely HarmonyOS system that is completely independent from Android. With a stronger integration of software and hardware, the Huawei P70 will undoubtedly run faster and provide a smoother experience.
It's also worth noting that Huawei recently disclosed another patent - Huawei's self-developed ultrasonic fingerprint solution, with patent number CN117058725A.
Sources indicate that the Huawei-developed ultrasonic fingerprint module patent, first filed on July 4, 2023, has progressed to the stage where mass production is now a possibility.
In the current smartphone market, many new models have adopted ultrasonic fingerprint modules. However, most of these devices use Qualcomm's ultrasonic fingerprint solution, which is based on Qualcomm's patented technology. Some smartphones, such as the vivo X90 Pro+, iQOO 12 series, and Meizu 21 Pro, use the single-point ultrasonic fingerprint solution from Chinese supplier Goodix Technology.
Unlike other manufacturers, Huawei has developed its own ultrasonic fingerprint module patent, which is expected to be another "cutting-edge" feature.
It is unclear whether the upcoming Huawei P70 series will be equipped with this technology. However, leaks suggest that it may be implemented at the latest with the P80 series.
Let's take a wild guess about the price. The starting price of the previous-generation Huawei P60 (8GB+128GB version) was 4488 CNY. The new model this year should have a similar starting price.
However, it's a bit outrageous that the old Huawei P60 has been on the market for a year, and its price is still holding up, even with the Huawei P70 about to be released. It's even being sold at a premium on third-party channels:
The official prices for the Huawei P60 are 4988 CNY and 5988 CNY, but on third-party platforms, they're going for 5299 CNY and 5999 CNY, making them the "iPhone of electronic products."
Despite its expected premium price tag, the Huawei P70 is shaping up to be a highly anticipated device for photography enthusiasts and mobile photographers alike, continuing the legacy of the P series as a smartphone camera icon.
Rumors suggest that Huawei has significantly increased production orders for the P70 series by 50%. This could alleviate the supply constraints faced by the Mate60 series, making the P70 easier to acquire for eager consumers.
With the Huawei P70 series launch just around the corner next month, it remains to be seen whether Huawei will announce a competitive pricing strategy.
