Huawei Mate 60 — Full Specifications, Features & Price in Pakistan

The Huawei Mate 60 (August 2023) was the phone that stunned the industry: Huawei's quiet return with its own Kirin 9000S chip, a variable-aperture XMAGE camera and two-way satellite messaging — all in a China-only launch. In Pakistan it exists purely as an import, which makes buying one a research project. Two caveats dominate everything: HMS-only software with no Google Play Store, and 5G status that Huawei itself never officially confirmed. This guide gives you verified specs, dated price references, and the checks to run before paying.

Critical caveat first: this phone runs Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), not Google Mobile Services — there is no Google Play Store, and core Google apps (Gmail, Maps, YouTube) do not ship with the phone. Everything below assumes you are comfortable with that.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Specification	Detail
Brand / Model	Huawei Mate 60
Price in Pakistan	Not officially launched — see Price section for dated market estimates
Display	6.69-inch LTPO OLED, 1216 x 2688 pixels, 1–120Hz, Kunlun Glass 2
Chipset	HiSilicon Kirin 9000S (7nm), Maleoon 910 GPU
Network	4G LTE listed officially; 5G capability not confirmed by Huawei
RAM / Storage	12GB RAM; 256GB / 512GB / 1TB, Nano Memory card support
Rear camera	50MP main (f/1.4–f/4.0 variable aperture, OIS) + 12MP periscope telephoto (5x optical zoom, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide
Front camera	13MP ultrawide
Battery	4750mAh, 66W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging
Operating system	HarmonyOS 4.0 — no Google Play Services
Dimensions / Weight	161.4 x 76 x 7.95 mm; 209 g
Colours	Yadan Black, Baisha Silver, Nannuo Purple, Yachuan Green (China names)

Design and Build Quality

The Mate 60 measures 161.4 x 76 x 7.95 mm and weighs 209 grams — slim and well-balanced for a 6.7-inch phone. The signature circular camera island returns, the front is protected by second-generation Kunlun Glass, and the body is IP68 dust and water resistant. China-market colours had poetic names (Yadan Black, Baisha Silver, Nannuo Purple, Yachuan Green).

Display Features

The 6.69-inch LTPO OLED runs at 1216 x 2688 resolution with an adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate — smoother and more power-efficient than the Mate 50's 90Hz panel. It supports 1.07 billion colours, P3 wide gamut and 1440Hz PWM dimming. A centred punch-hole houses the selfie camera (a cleaner look than the Pro's triple punch-hole). In short: an excellent, modern flagship display with adaptive refresh that saves battery when you're reading static content.

Processor and Performance

The Kirin 9000S (7nm) is Huawei's first self-developed flagship chip of the sanctions era — an octa-core design (1x 2.62GHz + 3x 2.15GHz + 4x 1.53GHz) with Maleoon 910 graphics. Real-world performance lands around 2021–2022 flagship level: completely smooth for daily use, social media and photography, but a step behind current Snapdragon/Dimensity flagships in heavy gaming and sustained loads. The honest framing: it's fast enough for almost everyone, but you're not buying this phone for benchmark charts — you're buying it for the camera and the statement.

RAM and Storage

Every Mate 60 ships with 12GB of RAM and your choice of 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage, plus a Nano Memory card slot for expansion. 12GB is generous and keeps multitasking fluid under HarmonyOS. As with all Huawei flagships, the NM card is proprietary — buy the storage tier you need rather than counting on cheap expansion later.

Camera Features

The triple camera keeps the Mate 50's winning formula and refines it: a 50MP main camera with f/1.4–f/4.0 ten-step variable aperture and OIS, a 12MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom and OIS, and a 12MP ultrawide — all tuned by Huawei's XMAGE engine. Video reaches 4K at 60fps. The front camera is a 13MP ultrawide. Daylight and portrait photography are superb; the 5x periscope gives it genuine reach that the base Mate 50's rivals often lack. Low-light performance is strong thanks to the wide f/1.4 aperture end.

Battery and Charging

The 4750mAh battery delivers a comfortable full day, helped by the adaptive LTPO display sipping power at low refresh rates. Charging: 66W wired SuperCharge, 50W wireless and reverse wireless support. 66W is a half-step behind the Pro's 88W, but still refills the phone quickly by 2026 mid-range standards. No charger-in-box guarantee on import units — confirm what's included with your seller.

Software and Updates

The Mate 60 runs HarmonyOS 4.0 (China-only device — there is no global EMUI version). The software is polished, fluid and full of clever features — and completely Google-free. No Play Store, no native Google apps; AppGallery and Petal Search are your sources. HarmonyOS 4.0's app ecosystem in 2026 is better than the Mate 50 era's, but banking apps and games requiring Play Services remain the stumbling block. Also note: a China-market phone may default to Chinese in places and need careful setup for Pakistani use — factor in the setup effort.

Connectivity and Additional Features

Here's the nuanced part: Huawei's official spec sheets list 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB-C 3.1 and an in-display fingerprint sensor — 5G is not officially confirmed by Huawei, though independent teardowns and speed tests suggest 5G-capable hardware. Treat 5G as unconfirmed rather than promised. The confirmed standout is two-way BeiDou satellite messaging — but it only works in China with a supporting carrier plan, so it's irrelevant in Pakistan. No headphone jack; stereo speakers included.

Variants, Colours and Availability

Variants: 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 12GB + 1TB. China launch price started at ¥5,499 (~$754) for 12/256GB. The Mate 60 was never officially launched in Pakistan or any market outside China — every unit here is a parallel import, almost always used. That means no Huawei Pakistan warranty, Chinese-language default setup, and satellite features that won't work locally. Regional-variant ambiguity is real: confirm the exact model number (ALN-AL00/BRA-AL00) and what's in the box before paying.

Price in Pakistan and PTA Information

No official Pakistan price exists. Dated references: priceupdate.com.pk listed it at Rs. 262,400 (marked "not launched in Pakistan"); mobile-phone.pk listed Rs. 248,300. These are tracker estimates, not live market prices, and predate the October 2026 market shifts. Used import units trade lower but vary wildly with condition and PTA status. Get a live quote from Zohaan Mobile Gallery for the exact unit in stock.

PTA: PTA approval is per-device and per-IMEI, not per model. China-import Mate 60 units are essentially never PTA-approved on arrival. SMS the IMEI to 8484 and confirm "Compliant" status before paying. What is PTA approval? · How to check PTA approval.

Main Advantages and Limitations

Advantages:

• Kirin 9000S — Huawei's own silicon comeback story, smooth in daily use
• Excellent 50MP variable-aperture camera with 5x periscope zoom
• 6.69-inch LTPO OLED with adaptive 1–120Hz refresh
• IP68, Kunlun Glass 2, premium build
• 12GB RAM standard across all variants

Limitations:

• No Google Play Services — the permanent deal-breaker for many
• 5G capability unconfirmed by Huawei
• China-only device — no official Pakistan launch, warranty, or local support
• Satellite messaging doesn't work outside China
• Kirin 9000S trails current flagships in heavy gaming

Who Should Consider This Phone?

Good fit: Huawei enthusiasts, tech collectors who want the Kirin comeback story, and photography-first buyers comfortable with AppGallery and 4G. Look elsewhere if: you need Google apps, confirmed 5G, or a manufacturer warranty — the full mobile collection has Google-supported alternatives at every price.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the Huawei Mate 60 in Pakistan?

No official price — it was never launched here. Trackers list dated estimates around Rs. 248,300–262,400; used import units vary. Confirm the live price with the store.

Does the Mate 60 support 5G?

Huawei never officially confirmed 5G for the Mate 60 — its spec sheets list 4G LTE. Independent tests suggest 5G-capable hardware, but treat 5G as unconfirmed, not promised.

What processor does it use?

The HiSilicon Kirin 9000S (7nm) with Maleoon 910 GPU — Huawei's first self-developed flagship chip of the sanctions era.

Does it have Google Play Store?

No. It runs HarmonyOS 4.0 with Huawei Mobile Services and AppGallery only.

Does the satellite messaging work in Pakistan?

No — BeiDou two-way satellite messaging only works in China with a supporting carrier plan.

What are the camera specifications?

50MP main (f/1.4–f/4.0 variable aperture, OIS) + 12MP periscope telephoto (5x optical zoom, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide, with XMAGE processing; 13MP front camera.

Is it PTA approved?

PTA status is per-device. China-import units are essentially never PTA-approved on arrival — verify the IMEI via SMS to 8484 before purchase.

Is the Mate 60 available at Zohaan Mobile Gallery?

Check the Mate 60 product page or WhatsApp +92 305 8452080 for current availability and pricing.

Final Verdict

The Mate 60 is a landmark phone — the device that proved Huawei could build a flagship SoC under sanctions — with a genuinely excellent camera and display. But in Pakistan it's an import-only curiosity: no Google services, unconfirmed 5G, no warranty, and China-market quirks. Buy it as an enthusiast who knows exactly what they're getting; don't buy it as a safe daily driver unless you've verified your apps work on HarmonyOS.

Call to Action

See the Huawei Mate 60 at Zohaan Mobile Gallery or WhatsApp us at +92 305 8452080 — we'll confirm the exact variant, check the IMEI with you, and give you our used-phone check warranty in writing. New to imported phones? Read how to buy a used mobile safely first, or visit our Rahim Yar Khan store to handle the phone before deciding.