Huawei Mate 70 Air vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 49/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 628,581); the Huawei Mate 70 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 208g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 15 points higher (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2318 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 139.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE AXON 50 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (69/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (74/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably better than the ZTE AXON 50 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on camera score (38/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.