Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Nova 15 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010; launch prices were $555 and $619. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,181,469).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1181469
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 4323
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $619
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1421 vs 1370
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 202g vs 208g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Nova 15 Pro, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads (50/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei Nova 15 Pro — 44/100; 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 70 Air and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1181469 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4323 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | EMUI 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $619 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Nova 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 27.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $64. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $64 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a better fit for active users.