Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $555 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,504,969); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $999
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4446
- Lighter: 190g vs 208g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 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 S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9200 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| 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 | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 52.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $444. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $444 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (74/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.