Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $555 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 64/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1050
- Better portability (69/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100; 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 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (69/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6200 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 28.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $495. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $495 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (68/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (69/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.