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Huawei Mate 70 Pro

R14,000
SKU: 4458
Brand: Huawei
Category: Mobiles
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RAM: 12GB
Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB
Display: LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2500 nits (peak)
Camera: 50MP
OS: HarmonyOS 4.3

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.5

Display 9 / 10
Camera 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Battery 9 / 10

PROS

IP68/IP69 with Aluminum frame.
6.9-inch LTPO OLED display, Kunlun Glass 2.
Triple rear camera with 12GB RAM.
Stereo speakers, NFC and Infrared port.
5500mAh battery with 100W charging.

CONS

FM Radio is unavailable.
No 3.5mm headphone hack.

The Huawei Mate 70 Pro brings ultra-premium, flagship-grade smartphone technology to the local market, making it a compelling option for those tracking high-end mobile innovations. If you are looking to secure this device, here is a complete breakdown of its local starting price and the authorized retailers where it can be found.

Huawei Mate 70 Pro Price in South Africa

The Huawei Mate 70 Pro is available in South Africa starting from ZAR 14,000.

Please Note: This baseline price is subject to change depending on market conditions, regional retail adjustments, and your specific location within South Africa. Monthly contract pricing via network providers will also vary depending on the data and airtime allocation included in your cellular package.

Where to Buy the Huawei Mate 70 Pro

Thanks to Huawei’s deeply established distribution channels across the country, you can purchase the Mate 70 Pro through a variety of procurement methods—including direct cash buys, tech store accounts, or network upgrades. The device is available at the following retailers and network operators:

Digital Commerce & Cellular Specialists

Takealot: Ideal for competitive online promotions, door-to-door delivery, and easy payment integrations.
Hi Online: Huawei’s official online portal, which frequently features exclusive brand promotions and bundled gift sets.
Cellucity & 4U: Specialized cellular brick-and-mortar outlets tailored for upgrade assistance and device setups.
HiFi Corp: Offers straightforward instore purchasing alongside flexible consumer tech financing.

Mass-Market Retailers & Department Outlets

Makro & Game: Excellent for volume retail rewards, promotional cash discounts, and commercial tech purchases.
Foschini: Provides the convenience of purchasing high-end devices utilizing traditional store account facilities.
Mr Price: Suited for standalone, out-of-the-box prepaid cellular solutions.
PEP & Ackermans: Great for widespread geographic availability, straightforward over-the-counter transactions, and nationwide branch pick-ups.

Mobile Network Operators

MTN & Chatz: The premier option if you prefer to spread the cost of a flagship device across a structured 24-month or 36-month contract, bundled alongside dedicated voice and high-speed data allocations.

Reviewing multiple options prior to purchase is highly recommended, as introductory offers often vary between providers and may include valuable launch extras such as premium protective cases or wireless audio gear.

Full Specifications

General

Brand	Huawei
Model	Huawei Mate 70 Pro
Announced	26 November, 2024
Released	26 November, 2024
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 14,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Dimensions	164.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm (6.48 x 3.13 x 0.32 in)
Weight	221 g (7.80 oz)
Protection	IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
Colors	Black, Purple, White, Green

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2500 nits (peak)
Size	6.9 inches, 117.4 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1316 x 2832 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Huawei Kunlun Glass 2

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio	No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.1, 93mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF
Camera Features	HDR, panorama
Video	4K, 1080p
Selfie Camera	13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide) TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Camera Features	HDR, panorama
Video	4K, 1080p

Software

HarmonyOS 4.3

Hardware

RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	12GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	256GB/512GB/1TB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	No
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Face ID, fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum BDS Satellite Calling and Message

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	5500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	100W wired 80W wireless 20W reverse wireless 18W reverse wired

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