Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Poco F8
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $555 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 64/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,504,969).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Poco F8
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $555
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 10 points higher (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Poco F8 (69/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 51.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $56. Poco F8 was $56 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Poco F8 (69/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco F8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Poco F8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.