Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $555 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1520
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4446
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6200 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5300 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 28.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $965. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $965 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (55/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max 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 X Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.