Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Meizu 20 Classic

The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both devices score the same overall rating of 64/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,504,969); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 64/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate 70 Air

Performance 69
Display 83
Camera 38
Battery 74
Portability 69
Value for money 46

Meizu 20 Classic

Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 47
Portability 65
Value for money —

What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh

  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 65/100)

What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1504969
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1370
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4446
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

The Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 20 Classic received the same MobileRank rating — 64/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).

Huawei Mate 70 Air: The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.
Meizu 20 Classic: The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate 70 Air Meizu 20 Classic
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9020A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1504969 1757044
Geekbench Single 1370 2004
Geekbench Multi 4446 5311
Display 7.0" LTPO OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1320x2760 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 66W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.1 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm
Weight 208 g 190 g
Launch price $555 —

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate 70 Air

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
38
camera

Meizu 20 Classic

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate 70 Air

  • 7.0" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Meizu 20 Classic

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate 70 Air

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless charging: no data
74
battery

Meizu 20 Classic

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 70 Air HiSilicon Kirin 9020A
64/100
1504969 AnTuTu
Meizu 20 Classic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100 +14.3%
1757044 AnTuTu

Meizu 20 Classic leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate 70 Air

$555

Meizu 20 Classic

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (74/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Meizu 20 Classic?

Both devices scored 64/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Meizu 20 Classic (76/100 vs 69/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 20 Classic?

The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Meizu 20 Classic?

The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 38/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Meizu 20 Classic?

The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Meizu 20 Classic?

The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.