Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $555 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,656,761 vs 1,504,969); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $799
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1656761 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4446
- Lighter: 168g vs 208g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 9.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $244. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $244 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (67/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (74/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 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 Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.