Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Poco F8 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $555 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 64/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6210 mAh
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $555
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 15 points higher (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Poco F8 Pro was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (70/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.