Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $555 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1299
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Lighter: 186g vs 208g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 22.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $744. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $744 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III 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 Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.