Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $555 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5050 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $700
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100; 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 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6511 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $145. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $145 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.