In a year where every major smartphone brand seems obsessed with shaving off millimeters, Huawei has taken the “thin is in” trend to a whole new level — but with a practical twist. Officially unveiled today, November 6, the all-new Huawei Mate 70 Air joins the ranks of ultra-slim flagships like the iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Yet while its 6.6 mm profile makes it slightly thicker than Apple’s latest lightweight, Huawei has used that extra millimeter wisely — to pack in an enormous 6,500 mAh battery.
Huawei focused on battery life, but didn’t neglect the camera system and feature set. The result is an interesting cocktail.
That’s right — while Apple, Samsung, and Motorola are still hovering around the 3,000 – 4,800 mAh range, Huawei has managed to squeeze in a power pack that’s nearly double the capacity of its closest rivals. On paper, that should translate into dramatically improved endurance, though the company hasn’t released official battery life figures yet.
The Mate 70 Air packs a 6,500 mAh battery under the hood, while the ultra-slim Motorola Edge 70 has only 4,800 mAh, the Galaxy S25 Edge has 3,900 mAh, and the iPhone Air comes with a 3,149 mAh battery.
A Bright, Immersive Display
The Mate 70 Air features a 7-inch OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution, peak brightness up to 4000 nits, and Huawei’s durable Kunlun Glass protection. The display also supports 2160 Hz PWM dimming for smoother flicker-free viewing, while the refresh rate — reportedly 120 Hz according to Western media — remains unconfirmed on Huawei’s own spec sheet.
Power and Performance
Under the hood, Huawei offers two configurations:
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12 GB RAM + Kirin 9020B chipset
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16 GB RAM + Kirin 9020 (B-series) variant
Both are optimized versions of the company’s in-house Kirin 9020 platform, promising efficient multitasking and strong AI integration within HarmonyOS. While the performance gap between them should be minimal, Huawei says both versions are designed for long-term stability and thermal efficiency in the ultra-thin chassis.
Among the new device’s interesting features is its triple camera system—many ultra-thin device manufacturers compromise on this aspect, opting for one or two cameras at most.
Cameras Without Compromise
Many thin smartphones sacrifice imaging hardware for the sake of design — but not the Mate 70 Air. Huawei has fitted a triple-camera system, signaling that photography remains central to its flagship lineup. While full specs aren’t yet detailed, early press materials suggest Huawei’s typical mix of wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses, powered by AI-driven image processing.
Connectivity and Smart Features
Despite its slender form, the Mate 70 Air comes loaded with flagship-grade connectivity:
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Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3
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BeiDou satellite communication support for emergencies
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Stylus compatibility for note-taking and creative work
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Gesture-based content sharing and AI-assisted functions throughout HarmonyOS
Huawei’s Most Balanced “Air” Yet
With its bold combination of style, stamina, and smart features, the Huawei Mate 70 Air feels less like a design experiment and more like a statement: thin phones don’t have to compromise on power or practicality.
If real-world tests confirm Huawei’s claims, the Mate 70 Air could easily become the best-balanced ultra-thin smartphone of 2025 — proving that sometimes, one extra millimeter makes all the difference.
