Apple iPhone Air vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $999 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,504,969); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 4446
- Lighter: 165g vs 208g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $999
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Apple iPhone Air scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, 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 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (96/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 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: $444. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $444 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (73/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (74/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (96/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.