Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Redmi 10C
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; launch prices were $555 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 34/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 424,216); the Redmi 10C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Redmi 10C
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Redmi 10C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $555
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Redmi 10C, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 30 points higher (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Redmi 10C — 42/100; 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 Redmi 10C (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (83/100 vs 32/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi 10C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1423 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 11, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 10C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Redmi 10C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Redmi 10C by 254.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $405. Redmi 10C was $405 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (69/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (83/100 vs 32/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (74/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi 10C?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 30 points (64/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi 10C?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi 10C — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi 10C?
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 Redmi 10C?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Redmi 10C?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.