Huawei Mate 70 Air vs TCL K70
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $555 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 43/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 575,630); the TCL K70 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
TCL K70
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 62/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $555
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the TCL K70, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 21 points higher (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the TCL K70 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the TCL K70 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2014 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads TCL K70 by 161.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $406. TCL K70 was $406 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the TCL K70 (69/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the TCL K70 (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the TCL K70 (74/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 21 points (64/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.