Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei nova 3i
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 28/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate 70 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei nova 3i
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 208g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei nova 3i, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 36 points higher (64/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (38/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (69/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (38/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1222 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3340 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei nova 3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei nova 3i by 346.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 3i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (69/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (38/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (74/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei nova 3i?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 36 points (64/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei nova 3i?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei nova 3i — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei nova 3i?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei nova 3i?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei nova 3i?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.