Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $1049 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 49/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 208g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1049
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 15 points higher (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 51.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $494. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $494 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (74/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.