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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Sony Xperia 1 VI
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).
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
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 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 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 VI
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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.