Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $555 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,504,969).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $899
- Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (69/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $344. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $344 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (93/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (63/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (69/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro 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 Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.