Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Mate X6
Comparison between Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Mate X6: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Huawei Mate 70 Air suits buyers who want a conventional, thinner and lighter phone with a brighter display; the Huawei Mate X6 is the foldable choice, with more screen space when open. Their overall scores are tied, so the deciding factor is the format and the features that matter most.
The Mate 70 Air is 6.6 mm thick and weighs 208 g, compared with 9.9 mm and 239 g for the Mate X6. Its display reaches 4,000 nits and 437 ppi, versus 1,800 nits and 418 ppi on the X6. The X6 offers a larger 7.93-inch display instead of 7 inches and folds in half. Both use a 120Hz LTPO OLED panel, the Kirin 9020, and 16GB of RAM; the X6 scores higher in AnTuTu and supports up to 1TB of storage, versus 512GB.
The Air has a 6,500mAh battery compared with 5,200mAh in the X6, and both support 66W wired charging. The X6 adds wireless and reverse wireless charging. Its telephoto camera offers 48MP and 4x optical zoom, versus 12MP and 3x on the Air; the Air’s 10.7MP front camera tops the X6’s 8MP one. The Air supports Wi-Fi 7, which the X6 lacks. Both have NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and water resistance.
Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is the better buy for anyone who wants Wi-Fi 7, which the Mate X6 does not support.
Huawei Mate X6
The Huawei Mate X6 is the better buy for anyone who wants a foldable with a 48MP telephoto camera and 4x optical zoom.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mate 70 Air | Mate X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Camera | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 9.2 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 70 Air, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 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
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,000 nits
- against 1,800 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 437 ppi
- against 418 ppi
Huawei Mate X6, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,298,127
- against 1,248,520
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- Display Diagonal
- 7.93″
- against 7″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9020 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 920 | Maleoon 920 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.x |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,248,520 | 1,298,127 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 2.5 GHz, 6 cores at 2.15 GHz, and 4 cores at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core CPU: 1×2.5 GHz, 3×2.15 GHz, and 4×1.53 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 1,840 |
Design
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Grey | Black, White, Grey, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 6.6 mm Best value | 9.9 mm |
| Body Width | 81.5 mm | 144.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 156.6 mm |
| Weight | 208 g Best value | 239 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.5 % | 91.5 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Metal, Aluminium Alloy, Polyurethane |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IPX8, IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | 2 m |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.6 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 50 W |
Display
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 181:196 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits Best value | 1,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 7″ | 7.93″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px | 2,240 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,760 px Best value | 2,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 437 ppi Best value | 418 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, HDR Vivid, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Kunlun Glass, 10-Bit Panel, 1440Hz PWM, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.45″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 2,500 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 5 | EMUI 15 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | EMUI |
| OS Version | 5 | 15 |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate X6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 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 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 B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DisplayPort output, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, L2HC, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SUP-AL90 | ICL-AL10, ICL-LX9 |
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