Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $999
- Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (93/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 58.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $444. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $444 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (93/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.