ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (48/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 208g vs 238g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (69/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $555 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 24.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (69/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro leads on camera score (48/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.