Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,504,969); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $825
- Better portability (69/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 192g vs 208g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10070 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 57.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (81/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.