Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $555 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,112,047 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
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2112047 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 204g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $555
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100; 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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6405 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7560 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 28.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $305. Redmi Turbo 5 was $305 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 2 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?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (77/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.