ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $1299 and $555. 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 Ultimate
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate 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
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1299
- 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 Ultimate 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 Ultimate leads (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, 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 Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate 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 Ultimate (69/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | 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 | 18GB | 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 | $1299 | $555 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 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 Ultimate
- 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 Ultimate
- 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 Ultimate and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 24.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $744. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $744 cheaper at launch.
Detailed 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 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate 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 Ultimate (69/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on camera score (48/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate 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 Ultimate over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.