Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $555 and $1350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 64/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,395,526); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1395526
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1350
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better camera (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra scores 14 points higher (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads (100/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 66/100; 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 and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (69/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1395526 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4446 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2848x1276 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 175 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $1350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Pura 80 Ultra by 7.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $795. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $795 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (69/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads on camera score (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.