Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Redmi 15C
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $555 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 36/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5160); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 348,562); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Redmi 15C
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $555
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Redmi 15C, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 28 points higher (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Redmi 15C — 54/100; 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 15C (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (83/100 vs 43/100). 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1461 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Redmi 15C by 331.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $435. Redmi 15C was $435 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (69/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (83/100 vs 43/100).
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 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (74/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi 15C?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 28 points (64/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi 15C?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi 15C?
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 15C?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Redmi 15C?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.