Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $555 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 43/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 528,398); the Huawei Mate 70 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Samsung Galaxy M17e
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $555
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 21 points higher (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 62/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1980 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 184.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $415. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $415 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (69/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 21 points (64/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.