Following the impressive market performance of the Mate60 series, many tech enthusiasts are setting their sights high for Huawei’s upcoming flagship smartphones. Among those eagerly anticipated models is the “P70” series, which rumors suggest will be unveiled between March and April. Touted as the flagship imaging powerhouse of the year, the P70 is expected to deliver an experience on par with the Mate60 series. As the launch date approaches, fresh leaks have surfaced, offering a glimpse into the P70 series, rumored to boast the Kirin 9010 processor and an impressive large-sensor IMX989 main camera, indicating significant upgrades in both performance and photography.
According to the latest leaks from international media outlet @RODENT950, high-definition renders of the Huawei P70 series have been exposed online. The new device is said to feature a centrally positioned dual punch-hole, deep curved screen, a smooth R-corner metal frame, and a matching curvature for the back. It also reportedly comes equipped with a sizeable rectangular camera module, housing a brand-new triple-camera setup that aligns with the previous P60 series. Yet, the variable aperture main camera notably has a larger sensor area, signifying a major upgrade for the P70’s imaging capabilities.
It is reported that the Huawei P70 series will include the P70, P70 Pro, and P70 Art, with the standard P70 possibly returning to a flat-screen design, complete with full-focal-length imaging features. The higher-end P70 Pro and P70 Art are expected to adopt the deep curved screen design that merges both the visual appeal of a flat screen and the ergonomics of a curved display, incorporating enhanced full-focal-length imaging capabilities. In particular, the top-tier P70 Art model is poised to feature the most advanced imaging specifications ever seen in the P series.
Another notable mention came from the blogger @Digital Chat Station, who recently revealed another high-definition render of the P70 series, further confirming the new phone’s appearance. The leaked renders suggest that the Huawei P70 series camera module has significantly increased in size, occupying nearly 60% of the back panel’s upper half. With such a prominent variable aperture main camera, and bolstered by the new XMAGE imaging system, the series is set to witness a monumental improvement in image quality.
The resurgence of Mate60 series signaled Huawei’s recovery in smartphone production capacity, placing the P70 series in a position to both drive sales and establish a new benchmark in mobile photography. With competitors like Xiaomi teaming up with Leica, OPPO with Hasselblad, and Vivo with ZEISS, combining powerful hardware is a necessity for standout imaging performance. Hence, integrating a top-tier main camera like the IMX989 will be crucial for Huawei to surpass its rivals.
Focused on delivering the ultimate photographic experience, the P70 Art stands as especially noteworthy. It is rumored to introduce an all-new flagship triple-camera configuration, deviating from the rectangular modules of the P70 and P70 Pro with a distinctive triangular setup, promising large sensor specifications for all cameras, ensuring a considerable boost in photography, whether standard or zoomed shots.
Leaks suggest that the P70 Art’s camera assembly may feature a Sony IMX898 one-inch OIS main sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle macro lens, a 48-megapixel OIS telephoto lens, along with a 32-megapixel selfie camera and a 3D sensor, setting a new standard for the P series in imaging.
Further enhancing the anticipation, @Smart Pikachu revealed that the Huawei P70 series is undergoing tests with the Kirin 9010 processor. If naming conventions hold true, the Kirin 9010 is expected to be a modest yet noteworthy upgrade from the Kirin 9000S, suggesting a performance edge for the new P70 series over the Mate60 series equipped with the latter, a piece of welcome news for those prioritizing chip performance.
In summary, as a benchmark for smartphone imaging among domestic flagships, anticipation is high for Huawei’s P series to make a comeback with the Kirin chipset. Now, following the return of the Mate60 series paired with the Kirin 9000S, the Huawei P70 series is expected to debut with the new Kirin 9010 chip and the one-inch IMX989 main sensor, along with an innovative triple-camera scheme. These upgrades are promising to enhance the P series’ influence in the mobile imaging domain significantly, making it an exciting prospect for those waiting for the new model. The Huawei P70 series is slated for launch between March and April, with eager observers waiting in anticipation.