Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $555 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1135878
- 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 $999
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Lighter: 168g vs 208g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (38/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (38/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 32.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $444. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $444 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (38/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (74/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.