Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Pocket 2
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Pocket 2 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 58/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4520); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,062,256).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Pocket 2
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4520 mAh
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Huawei Pocket 2 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 208g
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Pocket 2, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pocket 2 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 38/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pocket 2 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Pocket 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | HiSilicon Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1062256 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4118 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1136x2690 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 170.0×75.5×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Pocket 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pocket 2
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pocket 2
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Pocket 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Pocket 2 by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Pocket 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pocket 2 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 38/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (74/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pocket 2 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pocket 2?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Huawei Pocket 2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pocket 2?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Pocket 2 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pocket 2?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Pocket 2?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pocket 2 is a better fit for active users.