Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $555 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 62/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is faster in AnTuTu (2,292,685 vs 1,504,969); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Samsung Galaxy S24
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $799
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2292685 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2115 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6826 vs 4446
- Lighter: 167g vs 208g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 2 points higher (64/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 — 38/100; 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 S24 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2292685 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6826 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| 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 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 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 S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 34.4% 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 S24 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (74/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on performance (81/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for gamers and power users.