Huawei Unveils 'High-Brightness Basalt' Titanium Alloy Frame for Premium Mate 70 Series

Huawei has introduced a new material description for the frames of its high-end smartphones, notably the Mate 70 RS Ultimate Design and Mate 70 Pro+, referring to it as a "high-brightness basalt" titanium alloy. This unique terminology has drawn attention, with some observers, such as Twitter user Teortaxes▶️, expressing skepticism regarding the marketing language. > "The frame is made of a Titanium alloy that Huawei calls a high-brightness basalt... man do I hate marketers sometimes thought they're literally using basalt for a sec," the user stated on social media.

According to Huawei, this advanced material is an aerospace-grade titanium-aluminum composite technology. It undergoes meticulous processing, including tungsten steel CNC machining and 18 stages of jewelry-grade polishing, to achieve its distinctive high-gloss appearance and robust properties. The "basalt" descriptor appears to refer to a structural characteristic or aesthetic finish rather than the frame being composed of volcanic rock.

The "high-brightness basalt" titanium alloy frame is a key feature of Huawei's recently launched Mate 70 RS Ultimate Design and Mate 70 Pro+ models. These premium devices also boast other cutting-edge technologies, such as dual-layer OLED displays with up to 3,500 nits peak brightness and Basalt tempered Kunlun Glass for enhanced screen protection. The Mate 80 RS, an anticipated future release, is also rumored to continue this trend with a similar titanium alloy frame design.

Huawei emphasizes that this material choice significantly enhances durability, offering superior scratch and drop resistance for its flagship smartphones. Yu Chengdong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Huawei's Consumer BG, reportedly highlighted the Mate 70 Pro+ as the "industry’s first high-gloss basalt body smartphone," underscoring the company's commitment to innovative material science and premium craftsmanship in its mobile offerings.