Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Meizu 21 Note
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $555 and $380. Both devices score the same overall rating of 64/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4446
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $555
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 21 Note received the same MobileRank rating — 64/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Meizu 21 Note — 58/100; 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 Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (69/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $175. Meizu 21 Note was $175 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (74/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (69/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Meizu 21 Note?
Both devices scored 64/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Meizu 21 Note (76/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.