Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Redmi K40 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Redmi K40 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 7.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Redmi K40 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Redmi K40 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 208g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Redmi K40 Pro, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K40 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi K40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 11, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi K40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K40 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K40 Pro
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Redmi K40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Redmi K40 Pro by 32.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K40 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (74/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Redmi K40 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K40 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Redmi K40 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for active users.