Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Poco F9 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $699
- Better portability (69/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 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 refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 208g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (69/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 53.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $144. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $144 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (74/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (69/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.