Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $555 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 1,504,969).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 219g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $555
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 8430 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7410 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 47.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. Redmi K80 Ultra was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (89/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra 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 K80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.