Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Mate X6
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Mate X6 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X6 leads — 69/100 vs 64/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Mate X6
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1383793
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 239g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X6 better?
- Better camera (66/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Mate X6, the Huawei Mate X6 scores 5 points higher (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X6 leads (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate X6 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate X6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate X6 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (69/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Mate X6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1383793 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4446 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2240x2440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 4.3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 156.6×144.1×4.6 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X6
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2240x2440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate X6
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Mate X6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Mate X6 by 8.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate X6 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate X6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (66/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate X6 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (69/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate X6?
The Huawei Mate X6 edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate X6?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Mate X6 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate X6?
The Huawei Mate X6 leads on camera score (66/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Mate X6?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate X6 is a better fit for active users.