Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 7.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $845
- Better portability (69/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100; 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 Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (96/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (96/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.