Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Mate X5
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5060); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Mate X5
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5060 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 243g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Mate X5, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (69/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1062256 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4118 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2224x2496 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5060 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 243 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Mate X5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Mate X5 by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (69/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Huawei Mate X5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Mate X5 — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users.