Huawei Mate 70 series production could cost 30% more than iPhone 16

Huawei is reportedly picking expensive parts for its Mate 70 series which will ultimately raise the overall production cost. A leak says the upcoming Mate flagship manufacturing could be 30% higher than the newly launched Apple iPhone 16.

Weibo tipster @DirectorShiGuan stated that Huawei is using quite pricey components for its next flagship lineup. For instance, the display panel, camera module, primary lens, main processor, power efficiency SoCs, and other parts.

Together, these components for the Huawei Mate 70 series could increase the overall production cost. Adding more details, the tipster said that the Mate 70 models’ manufacturing would be 30% higher than the new Apple iPhone 16 handsets.

Early inputs mentioned that Huawei will use high-end elements for its new devices. The company has been reportedly testing upgraded display techs, new OmniVision camera sensors, enhanced 3D face recognition, and many other components.

Thus, it is possible to see a hike in the production cost of the Mate 70 series over its predecessors and other competitors. But it doesn’t mean a higher selling price!

Input reveals that despite a higher production cost, the Mate 70 series may not be costlier than the iPhone 16 variants. It could be the same as the previous-gen models to some extent. The exact price details will likely be revealed by next month.

Huawei Mate 70 series production could cost 30% more than iPhone 16 (Image Credits: DirectorShiGuan/Weibo)

Huawei Mate 70 series was expected to launch in September this year. That would have resulted in a grand showdown between the Apple iPhone 16 and the Mate 70 devices. Although the Chinese OEM surprised users with a tri-fold smartphone.

Mate 70 seemingly delayed due to hardware and software optimizations. A few details said that the company is working on the HarmonyOS NEXT adaptation for the new phones. Kirin chip production was another cause behind the delay.

The company’s Consumer Business Group Chairman – Yu Chengdong said that the Mate 70 series will debut in the fourth quarter of this year. In that manner, the device is seemingly on time and may show up with brand-new capabilities in the next month.