ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $999 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4446
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 208g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $999
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 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 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (69/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | 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 | 227 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $555 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 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 9 and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 108.4% 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (69/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 9 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.