Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei nova 9 SE
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 39/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei nova 9 SE
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 208g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei nova 9 SE, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 25 points higher (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei nova 9 SE are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1423 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei nova 9 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 254.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 9 SE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (69/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (83/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (74/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei nova 9 SE are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei nova 9 SE — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei nova 9 SE leads on camera score (44/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.