Core Insights - Huawei is set to launch the Mate 70 Air shortly after the release of the iPhone Air, with expectations for an official announcement in November [1][2] Product Details - The Mate 70 Air will be available in three colors:曜金黑 (Obsidian Black), 羽衣白 (Feather White), and 金丝银锦 (Golden Silk Silver) and will run on HarmonyOS 5.0 [2] - It features a 6.9-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1200, slightly larger than the iPhone Air's 6.5-inch display, and supports NFC functionality [4] - The design closely resembles the Mate 70, maintaining the classic symmetrical layout and large star-ring camera module, but with a more rounded side profile and seamless transition between the glass back and frame, making it lighter and thinner [4][6] Market Performance - Huawei's market share has declined, dropping from first to third place in the Chinese smartphone market. In Q2, Huawei held an 18.1% market share but fell to 15.2% in Q3, with vivo leading at 17.3% and Apple at 15.8% [8][9] - The Pura 80 series has significantly underperformed, with only 166.9 million units activated by October 5, 2025, compared to nearly 400 million units for the previous generation [10][12] - The delay in the Pura 80 series launch and software compatibility issues have contributed to its poor sales performance [13] Upcoming Releases - The Mate 80 series, which includes multiple models, is expected to be unveiled alongside the Mate 70 Air in November. This series will feature the new Kirin 9030 chip, touted as Huawei's most powerful mobile chip to date [14]