Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Redmi K100
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Redmi K100
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 234g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (69/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 54.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (69/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K100?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Redmi K100?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.