Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Xiaomi 14
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $555 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,504,969); the Xiaomi 14 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Xiaomi 14
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4610 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $599
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 193g vs 208g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Xiaomi 14 — 64/100; 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 Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 7000 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 36.3% 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 Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (71/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Xiaomi 14?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Xiaomi 14?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.