Huawei prepares its official entry into the new fashion of ultra-thin mobiles with the Mate 70 Air. The device has appeared in the database China Telecom with the model number SUP-AL90, revealing details about the screen, memory and colors. Although there is no official announcement yet, everything points to an “Air” version of the Mate 70 with the focus on thickness and weight.
According to listings and leaks, the Mate 70 Air will offer a wide variety of RAM and storage configurationsa large screen and outstanding fast charging. Furthermore, his own last name “Air” and the leaked renders point to a very thin profile which would compete with the wave of stylish phones we've seen this year.
Here's what we know about its “Air” display and design
A registration in China mentions an almost 6.9-inch panel with Full HD resolution; although, according to sources, there are discrepancies between 1920 x 1080 and 1920 x 1200 according to sources. In any case, Huawei would opt for an elongated format that reduces weight and thickness without sacrificing display surface area. There is no confirmed data on the refresh rate, but in this range what is expected is 120Hz.
In the design, everything revolves around the slim body and the classic “Star Ring” for the rear camera. Another interesting clue is the use eSIM exclusive for mobile connectivity: the physical slot for the SIM does not appear in the listings, a logical decision if the smallest possible thickness is prioritized. The code has also been mentioned TO THE in the model (SUP-AL90), which is usually associated with 4G variants from Huawei, something that would explain the absence of 5G to gain internal space and contain costs.
Colors, memory and doubts about 5G
In colors, there is crossed information: finishes are cited as «Golden Black», «Feather White» and «Silver Brocade»while other listings simply talk about black, white and a turquoise tone. What does seem clear is that it will arrive in two memory configurations (12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB), enough for a design-focused device.
The most controversial part is in the connectivity. If it is finally a 4G-only model with eSIM, Huawei would target a user who values slim design, lightness and autonomy over network speed. In the battery section there is no definitive figure, but it is mentioned 66W fast chargingcommon in the brand and more than reasonable for a stylized body.
When will the Mate 70 Air be presented?
The unofficial roadmap places the Mate 70 Air very close to the Mate 80 series launch in Novemberin China. As a thinner alternative, the Air could sit between the Mate 70 and the Mate 80 standard. At the moment, there are no clues to global availability or pricing; If it follows Huawei's recent strategy, the normal thing would be a landing first in China and, later, selected regional variants or launches.
Ultimately, the Huawei Mate 70 Air It is shaping up to be a phone designed for those who want a large panel with the smallest possible thickness. If they confirm the 66W chargingthe eSIM and the 4G approach, we will be facing a very interesting experiment in the midst of the “ultra-thin” fever. Are you seduced by the idea of sacrificing 5G in exchange for a lighter and thinner mobile phone? We read you in the comments.
