Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Poco M8
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $555 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 54/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5520); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Poco M8
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $555
- Better portability (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Poco M8, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 10 points higher (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Poco M8 — 66/100; 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 Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Poco M8 (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3000 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Poco M8 by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $346. Poco M8 was $346 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Poco M8 (74/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.