Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Y5 (2019)
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Y5 (2019) (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 19/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 155,362); the Huawei Y5 (2019) is noticeably lighter (146g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Y5 (2019)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Huawei Y5 (2019) better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 208g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Y5 (2019), the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 45 points higher (64/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5 (2019) is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Y5 (2019) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 486 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3020 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Y5 (2019)
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y5 (2019)
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Y5 (2019)
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Y5 (2019), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Y5 (2019) by 868.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Y5 (2019)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (69/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (83/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (38/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (74/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5 (2019) is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Y5 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) by 45 points (64/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Y5 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Y5 (2019) — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Y5 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Y5 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Huawei Y5 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.