Huawei Mate 70 Air vs OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex; launch prices were $555 and $223. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 922,227).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 922227
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $223 vs $555
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 9 points higher (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 66/100; 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 57/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (69/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 922227 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3185 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $223 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $332. OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite was $332 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (69/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite 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 OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.