Huawei Mate 70 vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $780 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 7.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 208g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1383793
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $780
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Huawei Mate 70 scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 leads (52/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 — 46/100, Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100; 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 Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Huawei Mate 70 by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $225. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $225 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.