Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17 vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17 and Huawei Mate 70 Air: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 17, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 17 | Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 8.6 |
| Connectivity | 9.4 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,239,708
- against 1,248,520
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 437 ppi
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 208 g
Huawei Mate 70 Air, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 3,692 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,000 nits
- against 3,000 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP68
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9020 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Maleoon 920 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,239,708 Best value | 1,248,520 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,608 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 8,810 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 4.26 GHz performance cores and four efficiency cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 2.5 GHz, 6 cores at 2.15 GHz, and 4 cores at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,803 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green, Lavender, Pink | Black, White, Silver, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.95 mm | 6.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Body Height | 149.6 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 177 g Best value | 208 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.1 % | 91.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 2 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,692 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 4,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,206 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,622 px | 2,760 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 437 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Kunlun Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | HarmonyOS 5 |
| OS Family | — | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | — | 5 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR bands unspecified, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, L2HC, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Mate 70 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 959 € | — |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 | SUP-AL90 |
