Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 64/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,504,969); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 6.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $2199
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 14 points higher (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 56.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1644. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $1644 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (96/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (67/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.