Honor X8b vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $250 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 45/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 424,216); the Huawei Mate 70 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $555
- Better camera (51/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (92/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 19 points higher (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b leads (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X8b — 40/100, 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 Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Honor X8b (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Honor X8b by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $305. Honor X8b was $305 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (69/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Honor X8b (83/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (74/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably better than the Honor X8b — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor X8b leads on camera score (51/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.