Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei nova 4e
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei nova 4e (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 32/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 50 MP vs 24 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 4e doesn't; the Huawei nova 4e is noticeably lighter (159g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei nova 4e
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 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Huawei nova 4e better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 208g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei nova 4e, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 32 points higher (64/100 vs 32/100). 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 27/100). 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 4e (69/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 4e (83/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4e (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (90/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 4e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1222 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2312 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3340 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 152.9×72.7×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei nova 4e
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 4e
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2312
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei nova 4e
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei nova 4e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei nova 4e by 346.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 4e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4e (69/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 4e (83/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4e (74/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (90/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei nova 4e?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4e by 32 points (64/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei nova 4e?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei nova 4e — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei nova 4e?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei nova 4e?
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 4e?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.