Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Oppo A78 4G
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Oppo A78 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 42/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 424,216); the Oppo A78 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Oppo A78 4G
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Oppo A78 4G better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 180g vs 208g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Oppo A78 4G, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 22 points higher (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). 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 notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 4G and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Oppo A78 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1423 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 160.0×73.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Oppo A78 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A78 4G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Oppo A78 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Oppo A78 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Oppo A78 4G by 254.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A78 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (69/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
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 notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 4G and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Oppo A78 4G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G by 22 points (64/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Oppo A78 4G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Oppo A78 4G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Oppo A78 4G?
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 Oppo A78 4G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Oppo A78 4G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.