Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $555
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (69/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9119 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $126. Realme Neo8 was $126 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (56/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (69/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.