Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Meizu 21
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 64/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Meizu 21
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 208g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Meizu 21, the Meizu 21 scores 4 points higher (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (55/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.