Apple iPhone 17e vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $599 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 59/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,504,969); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 4446
- Lighter: 163g vs 208g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $599
- Better camera (38/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 5 points higher (64/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, 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 17e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" 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 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e 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: $44. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $44 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (89/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (83/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Apple iPhone 17e by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.