Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $1099 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads — 74/100 vs 64/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5060); the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,672,795 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1672795 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5200 vs 4446
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (88/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (86/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 37W
- Lighter: 208g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 10 points higher (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 58/100, 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 Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (69/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 1672795 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1900 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5200 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2992x1344 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 160 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 11.2% 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 Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (88/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (74/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (69/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on performance (74/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.