Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 1,504,969).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (69/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 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 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" 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
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 46.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1444. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $1444 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (93/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (69/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.