Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Redmi 17C 5G
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Redmi 17C 5G (2026) 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 43/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); 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 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Redmi 17C 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Lighter: 208g vs 211g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi 17C 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $555
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Redmi 17C 5G, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 21 points higher (64/100 vs 43/100). 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 53/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Redmi 17C 5G — 64/100; 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 Redmi 17C 5G (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (83/100 vs 55/100). 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 17C 5G (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (69/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi 17C 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1980 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 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 / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $139 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 17C 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Redmi 17C 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Redmi 17C 5G by 184.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $416. Redmi 17C 5G was $416 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (69/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (83/100 vs 55/100).
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 17C 5G (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (69/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G by 21 points (64/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi 17C 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi 17C 5G?
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 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.