Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $555 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is faster in AnTuTu (2,583,039 vs 1,504,969); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Samsung Galaxy S25
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 S25 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2583039 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9600 vs 4446
- Lighter: 162g vs 208g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Samsung Galaxy S25 scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 leads (89/100 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 S25 — 44/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (89/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2583039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9600 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 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 S25
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 41.7% 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 S25 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (89/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 (74/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (89/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 1 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?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a better fit for gamers and power users.