Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $555 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). 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 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1295
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4446
- Lighter: 197g vs 208g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9293 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 49.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $740. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $740 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (54/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 7 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 VII?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.