Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $1099 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 64/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 4446
- Lighter: 206g vs 208g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 15 points higher (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, 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 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (69/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $544. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $544 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (94/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (74/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (69/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.