Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Mate 80
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $555 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5750); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 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
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5750 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $799
- Better portability (69/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1504969
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 203g vs 208g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 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 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4446 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 5.3% 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, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 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 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.