Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei Mate XTs
Comparison between Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Mate XTs: 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
Huawei Mate 70 Air is the better fit for a large display, lower weight, and more storage; Huawei Mate XTs suits buyers who prioritize cameras and brightness. Air also brings Wi‑Fi 7, while XTs has the brighter 5,000-nit display.
Mate 70 Air offers a 7-inch screen versus 6.4 inches and 512GB versus 256GB. Its LTPO OLED panel, 91.5% usable surface, and 208g versus 298g make it the more portable option. XTs counters with 5,000 nits versus 4,000 nits, a meaningful advantage outdoors.
For photography, Mate XTs combines f/1.4 versus f/1.8 on the main camera and 40MP versus 8MP on the ultrawide; Air keeps the brighter telephoto at f/2.4 versus f/3.4 and the higher-resolution front camera at 10.7MP versus 8MP. Air also has the larger battery, 6,500mAh versus 5,600mAh, while connectivity reaches Wi-Fi 7 versus Wi-Fi 6: two clearly different profiles.
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Mate 70 Air is the better buy for a large, light phone, with a 7-inch display, 208g weight, and 512GB.
Huawei Mate XTs
Huawei Mate XTs is the better buy for photography and outdoor viewing, with its f/1.4 main camera and 5,000-nit display.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei Mate XTs, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Mate 70 Air | Mate XTs |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Camera | 8.6 | 9.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 8.0 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 70 Air, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,600 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)
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Huawei Mate XTs, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 4,000 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate XTs |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9020 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 920 | Maleoon 910 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,248,520 Best value | 1,248,000 |
| 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. | 2 × 2.5 GHz + 6 × 2.15 GHz + 4 × 1.6 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate XTs |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Grey | Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 6.6 mm Best value | 12.8 mm |
| Body Width | 81.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 156.7 mm |
| Weight | 208 g Best value | 298 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.5 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Leather, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate XTs |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 5,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 50 W |
Display
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate XTs |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 7″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,008 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,760 px Best value | 2,232 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 437 ppi Best value | 433 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, 1440Hz PWM, 4320Hz PWM, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, King Kong Diamond JuRhino Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate XTs |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate XTs |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate XTs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 5 | HarmonyOS 4 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 5 Best value | 4 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate XTs |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-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 CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 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, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, 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, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC, QZSS |
| 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 | Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
Audio
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate XTs |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, L2HC, Hi-Res Audio | DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 70 Air | Mate XTs |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SUP-AL90 | — |
