Huawei’s flagship Mate 70 Pro+ has dropped to its lowest retail price since launch after a fresh round of dealer discounts and national subsidy schemes in China, pushing some popular configurations well below their initial tags. The move has turned heads not just for the headline numbers, but for what it signals about Huawei’s premium strategy as competition and supply dynamics shift.
Huawei has slashed Mate 70 Pro+ prices in China through dealer discounts and subsidies, cutting the 16GB/512GB model to around 5,955 CNY ($836). The drop makes its flagship hardware far more affordable, though HarmonyOS’s limited global app support remains a trade-off for buyers outside China.
Recent reporting shows the Mate 70 Pro+ (16GB/512GB) advertised at 8,499 CNY at launch, now reduced through combined promotions to as low as 5,955 CNY after a mix of instant retailer cuts and national subsidy programs, a drop of several hundred dollars versus launch pricing. The pattern is clear: Huawei and partner retailers are using bundled incentives to clear inventory and stimulate demand ahead of new product cycles.
Specs Snapshot (Why the Phone Still Matters)
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+
- 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display, 120Hz
- Kirin-series silicon (high-end Kirin variant on domestic SKUs)
- 50MP main + 40MP ultrawide + 48MP telephoto + multi-spectral sensor, XMAGE image stack
- 5,700mAh battery with up to 100W wired and 80W wireless charging
- HarmonyOS Next (Huawei’s Android-free OS outside Google’s ecosystem)
These hardware strengths keep the Mate 70 Pro+ relevant even as prices drop.
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ now offers major discounts, but buyers should note key caveats. The biggest price cuts are limited to China, with uncertain warranty and stock elsewhere. Running HarmonyOS Next, it lacks Google apps and may face compatibility gaps outside its home market. While the hardware remains flagship-grade, long-term value hinges on Huawei’s update support and resale performance.
| Model | Launch Price | Current Lowest | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mate 70 Pro+ | ¥8,499 | ¥5,955 | ≈30% |
| Mate 70 Pro | ¥7,999 | ¥6,299 | ≈21% |
At current pricing, the Mate 70 Pro+ undercuts the Galaxy S24+ and iPhone 15 Pro in China by hundreds of dollars, offering larger battery capacity and faster charging. What it lacks in app flexibility, it makes up for in hardware value.
