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Huawei Opens Mate 70 Air Pre-Sale From ¥4,199, Touting First Audio/HDR Vivid Certifications and Wi‑Fi 7+

The move signals a year-end push for standout hardware in China as competitors prepare 100W phones and overall shipments slip from a year ago.

Overview

  • Huawei Mate 70 Air went on pre-sale at ¥4,199 with Kirin 9020A or 9020B, a 6.6 mm 7-inch OLED, a 6,500 mAh battery with 66W charging, IP68/69 protection, and Beidou satellite messaging.
  • Huawei states the device is the first smartphone certified for both Audio Vivid and HDR Vivid by the UHD industry alliance.
  • The phone supports Huawei’s Wi‑Fi 7+ chip-level coordination and features a polymer–metal one-piece mid-frame with a hidden-antenna design.
  • Two Xiaomi models passed China’s 3C certification and were identified by a blogger as the 17 Ultra, with reported 100W charging, UWB support across the range, and differing satellite capabilities by variant.
  • Counterpoint says China’s smartphone market fell 2.7% year over year in Q3 2025, with vivo leading as brands step up Q4 releases and feature claims.