Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. 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 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,504,969); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 208g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 64/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate 70 Air

Performance 69
Display 83
Camera 38
Battery 74
Portability 69
Value for money 46

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money —

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 display (83/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 62/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1504969
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1370
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4446
  • Lighter: 192g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

The Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VI received the same MobileRank rating — 64/100. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 VI (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).

Huawei Mate 70 Air: The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate 70 Air Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9020A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1504969 2096581
Geekbench Single 1370 2203
Geekbench Multi 4446 6511
Display 7.0" LTPO OLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1320x2760 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 30W
Wireless charging — 15W
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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP65
Dimensions 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 208 g 192 g
Launch price $555 —

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate 70 Air

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
38
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate 70 Air

  • 7.0" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate 70 Air

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless charging: no data
74
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 70 Air HiSilicon Kirin 9020A
64/100
1504969 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +28.2%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate 70 Air

$555

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 VI (74/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

Both devices scored 64/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 1 VI (81/100 vs 69/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.