Google Pixel 7a vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, 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 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,126,520); the Google Pixel 7a is noticeably lighter (193g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1461 vs 1370
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 208g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1126520
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a 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 Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (69/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $555 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Google Pixel 7a by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Google Pixel 7a
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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 Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (67/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (74/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (69/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Google Pixel 7a by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.