Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Poco X8 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $555 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 63/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 196g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $555
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 1 points higher (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6405 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 23.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. Poco X8 Pro was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 1 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?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.