The Huawei Mate 70 series is expected to come with a higher price tag than its predecessors, largely due to several new features and the inclusion of a mysterious Kirin chip.
However, the price increase may not be as steep as initially anticipated, which is positive news for consumers.
Weibo tipster @FixedFocus indicates that the Mate 70 series could indeed be more costly than previous models, though the hike is not expected to be substantial.
Based on Huawei’s pricing history, the company has often raised prices on new releases by around 100 or 200 yuan, so it’s likely we’ll see a similar increase for the Mate 70 series.
For context, the starting prices for the Mate 60 series are as follows:
- Huawei Mate 60 (12GB + 256GB) – 5,499 yuan
- Huawei Mate 60 Pro (12GB + 256GB) – 6,499 yuan
- Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (16GB + 512GB) – 8,999 yuan
- Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design (16GB + 512GB) – 11,999 yuan
Huawei may add 100 or 200 yuan to these prices for the Mate 70 series, but since the situation remains uncertain, this information should be taken cautiously.
A recent leak has also suggested that the new Kirin chip used in the Mate 70 models could be more expensive than earlier versions, potentially contributing to the anticipated price increase.
The inclusion of advanced features and upgraded components may also play a role in this pricing change.
Sales for the Huawei Mate 70 series are expected to kick off early next month. Another tipster reports that online sales may begin later this month, with availability in offline stores by December.
The flagship model could be released any day now, as Huawei has already announced the Mate 70 launch for this month twice. This series will likely debut alongside other exciting products, such as a new tablet, earbuds, the Watch D2, and more.
