Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $555 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $986
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (69/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $431. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $431 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (69/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.