Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $555 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $880
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1504969
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100; 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 Pro Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (69/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3894 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 7.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (74/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (69/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 8 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 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.