Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $555 and $980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,273,046); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $980
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
- Better camera (57/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 44/100; 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 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (57/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (69/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1273046 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3894 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $980 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 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 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Pura 90s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 18.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (57/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (69/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air 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 90s Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.