Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; launch prices were $555 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,186,261 vs 1,504,969); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (183g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2186261 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $555
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads (60/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Motorola Edge 70 Pro — 70/100; 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 Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2186261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6405 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 5200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 162.7×75.6×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $460 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Motorola Edge 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 31.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $95. Motorola Edge 70 Pro was $95 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (60/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads on performance (77/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a better fit for active users.