Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $555 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 218g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $555
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 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 Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (69/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 42.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $86. Poco X8 Pro Max was $86 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (69/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.