Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $555 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads — 68/100 vs 64/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,087,886 vs 1,504,969); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $599
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2087886 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2115 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6826 vs 4446
- Lighter: 190g vs 208g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE scores 4 points higher (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 50/100; 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 S25 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2087886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6826 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 27.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $44. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $44 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (56/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (74/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air 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 S25 FE?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads on camera score (56/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads on performance (80/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.