Huawei reportedly has no plans for compact phones anytime soon

While the tech world has seen a resurgence of compact flagship smartphones this year, Huawei appears to be taking a different approach. Popular tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the Chinese tech giant currently has no plans for a 6.3-inch compact device. Instead, Huawei is gearing up to launch two new series next year, featuring larger displays with ultra-narrow bezels.

Huawei Prioritizes Large Displays and Minimal Bezels

According to the tipster, the upcoming Mate 70 series will likely sport a 6.7-inch flat display with impressively thin bezels and a 1.5K resolution. In parallel, the Pura 80 series is expected to feature a 6.76/6.78-inch quad-curved display, also boasting narrow bezels and a 1.5K resolution. While these screen sizes might seem larger than traditional compact devices, Huawei’s focus on minimizing bezels could result in a more compact overall footprint.

Despite the absence of a dedicated compact flagship, the current Huawei Pura 70, with its 6.6-inch screen, already offers a relatively compact and refined user experience. By optimizing the design and software, Huawei could potentially position the standard version of the Pura 80 series as a compact flagship alternative.

Meanwhile, Huawei will launch its Mate 70 series on November 26 and has opened pre-orders a week in advance. Within 10 hours, over 130,000 registrations were recorded, with numbers expected to rise. The lineup includes Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, and Mate 70 Pro+, with details available at Huawei’s Vmall store.

The Mate 70 and Mate 70 Pro will be available in Black, White, Green, and Purple, featuring 12GB RAM and storage options from 256GB to 1TB. The Mate 70 Pro+ will offer Black, White, Gold, and Sky Blue, with 16GB RAM and storage choices of 512GB or 1TB.

Design-wise, the Mate 70 series features a large circular camera bump with a gold accent ring, housing four camera openings, likely for main, ultra-wide, telephoto, and depth sensors. The design includes rounded edges, a curved back panel with a textured finish, and a thicker camera bump compared to the Mate 60.