Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $555 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 219g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $555
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 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 Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (69/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 8932 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9000 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $255. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $255 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (89/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (69/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.