Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $555 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,504,969); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1370
- Faster charging: 70W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $555
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4313 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 12.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $105. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $105 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (81/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (74/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.