Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $555 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $2799
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4446
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100; 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 XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (69/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 5775 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 17.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2244. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $2244 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (67/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (69/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.