Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $555 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,223,886).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1223886
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $555
- Better camera (53/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 42/100; 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 Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1223886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3832 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 23.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $56. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $56 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (53/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (74/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy A56 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.