Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Nokia X20
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480; launch prices were $555 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 39/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 435,710); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Nokia X20
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 220g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nokia X20 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $555
- Better camera (47/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Nokia X20, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 25 points higher (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Nokia X20 — 4/100; 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 X20 (69/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (69/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Nokia X20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1597 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4470 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Nokia X20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Nokia X20 by 245.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Nokia X20 was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (69/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (83/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (74/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (69/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nokia X20 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nokia X20?
The Nokia X20 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.