Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Xiaomi 17T
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $555 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T is faster in AnTuTu (2,026,828 vs 1,504,969); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2026828 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 185g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $555
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Xiaomi 17T scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Xiaomi 17T — 66/100; 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 is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6405 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $106. Xiaomi 17T was $106 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (63/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.