Huawei Mate 70 Air vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $555 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $700
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 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, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (78/100 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 Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (69/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | — | |
| Launch price | $555 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $145. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $145 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (78/100 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 Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (69/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.