Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $555 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 46/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 575,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $555
- Better portability (76/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). 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, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 66/100; 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 Tecno Spark 40 Pro (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2014 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 161.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $405. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $405 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (69/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (74/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.