Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $555 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,504,969).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 216g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $555
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (69/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $56. Vivo iQOO 15T was $56 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (65/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (69/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.