Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Redmi 6A
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; launch prices were $555 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 17/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 155,362); the Huawei Mate 70 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Redmi 6A
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 6A better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $555
- Better portability (80/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Redmi 6A, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 47 points higher (64/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Redmi 6A — 26/100; 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 6A (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi 6A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 486 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 145 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Redmi 6A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Redmi 6A by 868.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $465. Redmi 6A was $465 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (69/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (38/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (74/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi 6A?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 47 points (64/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi 6A?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi 6A — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi 6A?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi 6A?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Redmi 6A?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.