Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Nokia 8
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $555 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 29/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Nokia 8
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $699
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 208g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Nokia 8, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 35 points higher (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (38/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (38/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (84/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1500 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Nokia 8 by 243.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $144. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $144 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (38/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (84/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 35 points (64/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.