Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Pura 90 Plus
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9025; launch prices were $555 and $815. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-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 1,325,732); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1325732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 4199
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $815
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1420 vs 1370
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better camera (67/100 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 90 Plus, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus leads (67/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 54/100; 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 90 Plus are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (69/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Pura 90 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | HiSilicon Kirin 9025 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1325732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4199 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1276x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.1×76.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $815 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1276x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Pura 90 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Pura 90 Plus by 13.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $260. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $260 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (67/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (69/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air 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 Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus leads on camera score (67/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.