Apple iPhone 17 vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, 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 17 leads — 76/100 vs 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,504,969); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 4446
- Lighter: 177g vs 208g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $799
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 43.3% 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 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (88/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (86/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (74/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.