Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 64/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $599
- Better portability (69/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 26 points higher (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100; 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 Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (69/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $44. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $44 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (98/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (84/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (69/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro 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 Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.