Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Realme C85 4G
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Realme C85 4G (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $555 and $145. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 42/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C85 4G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 476,175); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Realme C85 4G
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme C85 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $145 vs $555
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Realme C85 4G, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 22 points higher (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Realme C85 4G — 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 Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100). 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 notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (69/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Realme C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1396 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 166.2×78.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $145 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C85 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme C85 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Realme C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Realme C85 4G by 216.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $410. Realme C85 4G was $410 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (69/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
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 notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (69/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Realme C85 4G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G by 22 points (64/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Realme C85 4G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme C85 4G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Realme C85 4G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Realme C85 4G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Realme C85 4G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.