Huawei Mate 70 vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $780 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $780 vs $1520
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4446
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 — 46/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei Mate 70 by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $740. Huawei Mate 70 was $740 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Huawei Mate 70 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.