Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $555 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 64/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5700 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1299
- Better portability (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 207g vs 208g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 10 points higher (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6200 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 12.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $744. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $744 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (67/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
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 Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.