Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Motorola Moto G86
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $555 and $224. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 879,714); the Motorola Moto G86 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Motorola Moto G86
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G86 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $224 vs $555
- Better camera (40/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Motorola Moto G86, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Motorola Moto G86 — 68/100; 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 Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G86 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Motorola Moto G86 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $224 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Moto G86
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G86
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Moto G86
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Motorola Moto G86, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Motorola Moto G86 by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $331. Motorola Moto G86 was $331 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G86 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (74/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Motorola Moto G86 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Motorola Moto G86?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Motorola Moto G86 — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Motorola Moto G86?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.