Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Y6 2019
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Huawei Y6 2019 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; launch prices were $555 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 18/100 (a 46-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 Mate 70 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y6 2019 doesn't; the Huawei Y6 2019 is noticeably lighter (150g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Y6 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
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- 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 33/100)
What makes Huawei Y6 2019 better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $555
- Better portability (84/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Huawei Y6 2019, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 46 points higher (64/100 vs 18/100). 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). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Huawei Y6 2019 — 12/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y6 2019 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (84/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei Y6 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 486 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.1" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1560x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3020 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Y6 2019
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y6 2019
- 6.1" LCD
- Resolution: 1560x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Y6 2019
- 3020 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Y6 2019, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Y6 2019 by 868.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $415. Huawei Y6 2019 was $415 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 (69/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 (83/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 (38/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 (74/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y6 2019 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (84/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Y6 2019?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 by 46 points (64/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Y6 2019?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Huawei Y6 2019 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Huawei Y6 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 Y6 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 Y6 2019?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.