Huawei Mate 70 Air vs OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $555 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 64/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 7.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $661
- Better portability (69/100 vs 59/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (94/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 88/100; 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 OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (83/100 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 | OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3032039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 8932 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2772x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $661 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 50.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $106. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $106 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (90/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (94/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (83/100 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 OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on performance (90/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.