Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $555 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $599
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3758268 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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 15
- 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 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 60.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $44. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $44 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (94/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (78/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.