Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $555 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6150 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $650
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 208g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 52.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $95. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $95 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (78/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.