Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both devices score the same overall rating of 64/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 1,504,969); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Sony Xperia 1 V
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4446
- Lighter: 187g vs 208g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 V received the same MobileRank rating — 64/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 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 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 V leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 14.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
Both devices scored 64/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 1 V (76/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.