Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Realme Narzo 90X
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Realme Narzo 90X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $555 and $139. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 46/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 90X has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 528,398); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Realme Narzo 90X
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 208g vs 212g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 90X better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $555
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Realme Narzo 90X, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Realme Narzo 90X — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (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 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (69/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Realme Narzo 90X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1980 | |
| 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 | 60W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $139 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme Narzo 90X
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 90X
- 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 Narzo 90X
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Realme Narzo 90X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Realme Narzo 90X by 184.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $416. Realme Narzo 90X was $416 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (69/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (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 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (69/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Realme Narzo 90X?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably better than the Realme Narzo 90X — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Realme Narzo 90X?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme Narzo 90X — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Realme Narzo 90X?
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 Narzo 90X?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Realme Narzo 90X?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.