Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 64/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 238g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 26 points higher (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (69/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (90/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (69/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 26 points (90/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.