Huawei Unveils the Mate 70 Pro Premium Edition
In a surprising turn of events, Huawei revealed its Mate 70 Pro back in November, featuring the advanced Kirin 9020 chipset. However, the company has now announced a confusing variant called the Premium Edition, which is set to hit shelves on March 5.
A Misleading Name: The Premium Edition Unveiled
Despite its name implying enhancements and superior features, this version actually sports a less powerful CPU alongside a reduced price tag when listed on Vmall, Huawei’s official store.
Performance Insights: Chip Specifications Revealed
The listing failed to mention any downgrade in processors; however, we discovered this through an independent Geekbench test. The Huawei Mate 70 Pro Premium Edition carries the model number PLR-AL50 and records single-core and multi-core scores of 1,450 and 3,793 respectively—numbers that align more closely with those from mid-range devices like the Infinix Zero 40 rather than flagship contenders.
Similarities in Core Features
The remainder of the phone’s specifications appears consistent with its predecessor. It boasts a vibrant 6.9-inch OLED display featuring a smooth refresh rate of 120Hz. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate its triple-camera setup comprising a primary sensor at 50 MP alongside ultra-wide and macro telephoto cameras rated at 40 MP and 48 MP respectively. Powering these features is an impressive battery capacity of 5,500 mAh compatible with both rapid wired performance at up to 100W as well as wireless charging capabilities at up to an impressive rate of 80W.
