Google Pixel 9 vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $799 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 69/100 vs 64/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 4446
- Lighter: 198g vs 208g
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $799
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Google Pixel 9 scores 5 points higher (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Google Pixel 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 Google Pixel 9 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $244. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $244 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (75/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (74/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 9 edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.