Apple iPhone 16 vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $799 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 leads — 68/100 vs 64/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,504,969); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7700 vs 4446
- Lighter: 170g vs 208g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $799
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Apple iPhone 16 scores 4 points higher (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 31.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $244. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $244 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (84/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (83/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (78/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (74/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on performance (84/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.