Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1370
- Lighter: 172g vs 208g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4188 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 21.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (56/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.