Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 248g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (69/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 5775 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (74/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (69/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.