Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $555 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-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 Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Sony Xperia Pro-I
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
- Lighter: 208g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1799
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 14 points higher (64/100 vs 50/100). 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 Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (38/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (69/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1644x3840 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 32.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1244. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $1244 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 Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (38/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (74/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (69/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I?
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 Pro-I?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.