Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (2024) runs on the Kirin 9010. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 57/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 298g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT Ultimate better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1421 vs 1370
- Better camera (39/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 7 points higher (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (39/100 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (69/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Mate XT Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1177196 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4323 | |
| 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 298 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 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 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 27.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (39/100 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (69/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by just 7 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 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate — 57/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is a better fit for active users.