Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 55W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 208g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (90/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3012 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 1S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (74/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (90/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (48/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.