ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $1099 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4446
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 208g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (56/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 52/100, 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 ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (69/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $555 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $544. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $544 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (56/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (69/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.