Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Pura 80
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Pura 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s; launch prices were $555 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 62/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5170); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,200,000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Pura 80
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1200000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5170 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $999
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 80 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1421 vs 1370
- Better camera (41/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Pura 80, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 2 points higher (64/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei Pura 80 — 34/100; 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 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Pura 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1200000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4323 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5170 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 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 | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Pura 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 80
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 80
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Pura 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Pura 80 by 25.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $444. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $444 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Huawei Pura 80 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Pura 80 — 62/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 80 is a better fit for active users.