Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei nova Y74
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A; launch prices were $555 and $245. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 35/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6500); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 343,622); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei nova Y74
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1201
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 210g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $555
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 29 points higher (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (69/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1201 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $245 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei nova Y74, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei nova Y74 by 338.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Huawei nova Y74 was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (69/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (74/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 29 points (64/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.