Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Lava Play Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $555 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 53/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $555
- Better camera (39/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 11 points higher (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Lava Play Ultra — 74/100; 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 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Lava Play Ultra by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $380. Lava Play Ultra was $380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.