Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $729
- Better portability (69/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (69/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (90/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (69/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.