Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Sony Xperia Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $555 and $2499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 42/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 978,910); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Sony Xperia Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $2499
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro better?
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Sony Xperia Pro, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 22 points higher (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 59/100). 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 22/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Sony Xperia Pro — 0/100; 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 59/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (38/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (69/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Sony Xperia Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 978910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3191 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 21W | |
| 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 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $2499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia Pro
- 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 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Sony Xperia Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Sony Xperia Pro by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1944. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $1944 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (38/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (74/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (69/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 22 points (64/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia Pro — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Sony Xperia Pro?
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?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.