Huawei Mate 70 Air
Huawei Pura 80

Huawei Mate 70 Air Huawei Pura 80

Common Features

  • Both products are waterproof.
  • Neither product has a rugged build.
  • Neither product can be folded.
  • Both products have OLED/AMOLED display types.
  • Both products support a 120Hz refresh rate.
  • Both products have a 300Hz touch sampling rate.
  • Both products feature branded damage-resistant glass.
  • Both products support Always-On Display.
  • Neither product supports Dolby Vision.
  • Neither product has a secondary screen.
  • Both products have an IP rating of at least IP68.
  • Both products support HDR10.
  • Both products have integrated LTE.
  • Both products have RAM speed of 2750 MHz.
  • Both products use 7 nm semiconductor size.
  • Both products support 64-bit architecture.
  • Both products use big.LITTLE technology.
  • Both products support DirectX 12.
  • Both products feature integrated graphics.
  • Both products have dual-lens main cameras.

Main Differences

  • Huawei Mate 70 Air weighs 208 g and Huawei Pura 80 weighs 211 g.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a thickness of 6.6 mm and Huawei Pura 80 has a thickness of 8.2 mm.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air is 81.5 mm wide and Huawei Pura 80 is 74.4 mm wide.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a height of 165 mm and Huawei Pura 80 has a height of 157.7 mm.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a volume of 88.7535 cm³ and Huawei Pura 80 has a volume of 96.209616 cm³.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has an IP69 rating and Huawei Pura 80 has an IP68 rating.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a 7″ screen size and Huawei Pura 80 has a 6.6″ screen size.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a pixel density of 437 ppi and Huawei Pura 80 has a pixel density of 459 ppi.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a resolution of 1320 x 2760 px and Huawei Pura 80 has a resolution of 1256 x 2760 px.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air supports HDR10 and Huawei Pura 80 does not support HDR10.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has 512GB of internal storage and Huawei Pura 80 has 1024GB of internal storage.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has 16GB of RAM and Huawei Pura 80 has 12GB of RAM.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air uses the HiSilicon Kirin 9020 chipset and Huawei Pura 80 uses the HiSilicon Kirin 9010 chipset.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a Maleoon 920 GPU and Huawei Pura 80 has a Mali-G57 GPU.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a CPU speed configuration of 2 x 2.5 & 6 x 2.15 & 4 x 1.6 GHz and Huawei Pura 80 has a CPU speed configuration of 1 x 2.3 & 4 x 2.18 & 3 x 1.55 GHz.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a main camera setup of 50 & 12 & 8 MP and Huawei Pura 80 has a main camera setup of 50 & 13 & 12 MP.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a wide aperture of 1.8 & 2.4 & 2.2f for the main camera and Huawei Pura 80 has a wide aperture of 1.4 & 2.2 & 3.4f for the main camera.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a 10.7 MP front camera and Huawei Pura 80 has a 13 MP front camera.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air does not have a dual-tone LED flash and Huawei Pura 80 has a dual-tone LED flash.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air offers 3x optical zoom and Huawei Pura 80 offers 5x optical zoom.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air does not support shooting raw images and Huawei Pura 80 supports shooting raw images.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air does not have manual shutter speed control and Huawei Pura 80 has manual shutter speed control.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a front camera with a wide aperture of 2.2f and Huawei Pura 80 has a front camera with a wide aperture of 2f.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air does not have wireless charging and Huawei Pura 80 supports wireless charging.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air does not have reverse wireless charging and Huawei Pura 80 supports reverse wireless charging.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air does not support LDAC and Huawei Pura 80 supports LDAC.
  • Huawei Mate 70 Air has a barometer and Huawei Pura 80 does not have a barometer.
Specs Comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air

Huawei Mate 70 Air

Huawei Pura 80

Huawei Pura 80

Design:
water resistance Waterproof Waterproof
weight 208 g 211 g
thickness 6.6 mm 8.2 mm
width 81.5 mm 74.4 mm
height 165 mm 157.7 mm
volume 88.7535 cm³ 96.209616 cm³
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP69 IP68
has a rugged build
can be folded

The Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 80 both feature waterproof designs, ensuring durability against water exposure. However, the Mate 70 Air has a slightly higher Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP69 compared to the Pura 80's IP68 rating, suggesting it may offer more protection against dust and water. Both phones are not rugged and cannot be folded.

In terms of physical dimensions, the Mate 70 Air is lighter at 208 g compared to the Pura 80's 211 g. The Mate 70 Air is also slimmer with a thickness of 6.6 mm, while the Pura 80 is thicker at 8.2 mm. The Mate 70 Air has a width of 81.5 mm and a height of 165 mm, resulting in a volume of 88.7535 cm³. In contrast, the Pura 80 is slightly more compact, measuring 74.4 mm in width and 157.7 mm in height, with a volume of 96.209616 cm³, making it a bit bulkier overall.

Both devices share the same waterproof feature, but the differences in weight, thickness, and overall size may influence how each phone feels in hand, with the Mate 70 Air being thinner and lighter, while the Pura 80 is more compact but thicker.

Display:
Display type OLED/AMOLED OLED/AMOLED
screen size 7" 6.6"
pixel density 437 ppi 459 ppi
resolution 1320 x 2760 px 1256 x 2760 px
refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
touch sampling rate 300Hz 300Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass
supports HDR10
supports HDR10+
Always-On Display
supports Dolby Vision
Has a secondary screen
has a touch screen

The Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 80 both feature OLED/AMOLED displays, providing vibrant colors and high contrast. The Mate 70 Air has a larger 7″ screen, while the Pura 80 has a slightly smaller 6.6″ display. In terms of pixel density, the Pura 80 has a higher value of 459 ppi compared to the Mate 70 Air's 437 ppi, which may translate to slightly sharper visuals on the Pura 80 despite the smaller screen size.

Both phones offer a resolution of 1320 x 2760 px and a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals and fast response times for most tasks. They also share a 300Hz touch sampling rate, which improves touch responsiveness. Both devices come with branded damage-resistant glass, offering added durability to the screen. The Mate 70 Air supports HDR10, while the Pura 80 does not, meaning the Mate 70 Air may deliver a more dynamic range of colors in HDR-supported content. Both devices also feature Always-On Display functionality.

While both phones support touchscreens, neither offers support for Dolby Vision or HDR10+. The Mate 70 Air stands out with HDR10 support, but the Pura 80 lacks it. Both devices do not have secondary screens, keeping the focus solely on their main displays.

Performance:
internal storage 512GB 1024GB
RAM 16GB 12GB
Chipset (SoC) name HiSilicon Kirin 9020 HiSilicon Kirin 9010
GPU name Maleoon 920 Mali-G57
CPU speed 2 x 2.5 & 6 x 2.15 & 4 x 1.6 GHz 1 x 2.3 & 4 x 2.18 & 3 x 1.55 GHz
Has integrated LTE
RAM speed 2750 MHz 2750 MHz
semiconductor size 7 nm 7 nm
Supports 64-bit
DirectX version DirectX 12 DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
OpenGL ES version 3.2 3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
maximum memory bandwidth 44 GB/s 44 GB/s
OpenCL version 2 2
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 6W 6W

The Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 80 differ in several key performance aspects, though both are built on the HiSilicon Kirin chipset architecture. The Mate 70 Air is equipped with the Kirin 9020, while the Pura 80 uses the slightly older Kirin 9010. Both devices have integrated LTE and support 64-bit processing. In terms of CPU performance, the Mate 70 Air has a faster configuration with 2 x 2.5 GHz, 6 x 2.15 GHz, and 4 x 1.6 GHz cores, while the Pura 80's CPU is a bit slower with 1 x 2.3 GHz, 4 x 2.18 GHz, and 3 x 1.55 GHz cores.

When it comes to memory, the Mate 70 Air comes with 16GB of RAM, while the Pura 80 is equipped with 12GB of RAM. Both phones have a RAM speed of 2750 MHz. The Mate 70 Air offers 512GB of internal storage, while the Pura 80 provides a larger 1024GB of storage. Both phones have a maximum memory bandwidth of 44 GB/s and are based on a 7 nm semiconductor size, supporting the same DirectX 12, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2 versions.

Neither device has a significant advantage in terms of integrated graphics, as both use integrated GPU solutions—the Mate 70 Air features the Maleoon 920, while the Pura 80 uses the Mali-G57. Both devices also feature big.LITTLE technology, which optimizes power efficiency. Finally, both phones have the same Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 6W, indicating similar power consumption characteristics.

Cameras:
megapixels (main camera) 50 & 12 & 8 MP 50 & 13 & 12 MP
wide aperture (main camera) 1.8 & 2.4 & 2.2f 1.4 & 2.2 & 3.4f
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
megapixels (front camera) 10.7MP 13MP
has built-in optical image stabilization
video recording (main camera) 2160 x 30 fps 2160 x 30 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash
number of flash LEDs 2 2
has a BSI sensor
has a CMOS sensor
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
supports slow-motion video recording
has a built-in HDR mode
has manual exposure
has a flash
optical zoom 3x 5x
has manual ISO
has a serial shot mode
has manual focus
has a front camera
Has laser autofocus
Shoots 360° panorama
has manual white balance
shoots raw
has touch autofocus
has manual shutter speed
can create panoramas in-camera
wide aperture (front camera) 2.2f 2f
Has timelapse function
Has a front-facing LED flash
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera
supports HDR10 recording
supports Dolby Vision recording
has a front-facing camera under the display
Has a RGB LED flash
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities

The Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 80 both feature multi-lens main cameras, but they differ slightly in their camera configurations. The Mate 70 Air offers a 50 MP, 12 MP, and 8 MP setup, while the Pura 80 has a 50 MP, 13 MP, and 12 MP combination. Both devices include wide apertures on their main cameras, with the Mate 70 Air's lenses offering 1.8f, 2.4f, and 2.2f, compared to the Pura 80's 1.4f, 2.2f, and 3.4f, which might affect light intake and depth of field differently. Both phones also include optical zoom—3x on the Mate 70 Air and 5x on the Pura 80—offering varying zoom capabilities.

For the front camera, the Mate 70 Air has a 10.7 MP camera with a 2.2f aperture, while the Pura 80 has a higher resolution 13 MP front camera with a 2f aperture. Both devices have built-in optical image stabilization (OIS) and a flash, though the Pura 80 features a dual-tone LED flash, while the Mate 70 Air has a single-tone LED with two flash LEDs. Neither device has a front-facing LED flash. Both phones offer features like phase-detection autofocus for photos, continuous autofocus when recording movies, slow-motion video recording, manual exposure, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera.

The Mate 70 Air and Pura 80 both have CMOS sensors and support HDR video recording, but the Pura 80 adds the ability to shoot raw images and offers manual shutter speed control. Neither phone supports HDR10 recording or Dolby Vision recording. Both devices can record 2160p video at 30 fps, and neither has a dual-lens front camera or the ability to shoot 360° panoramas. Overall, both phones offer similar camera capabilities, with the Pura 80 offering slight advantages in zoom and raw image capture, while the Mate 70 Air has a slightly lower megapixel count for the front camera and different aperture configurations on its lenses.

Operating system:
has camera/microphone privacy options
has dark mode
has battery health check
Has customizable notifications
supports split screen
gets direct OS updates
Can be used as a PC
Has sharing intents
has a child lock
Supports widgets
has voice commands
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
is a multi-user system

The Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 80 share identical features in terms of their operating systems. Both devices include camera and microphone privacy options, dark mode, battery health checks, and customizable notifications. They support split screen functionality, have sharing intents, and come with a child lock feature. Additionally, both devices support widgets, voice commands, and the ability to track the current position of a mobile device. They also both function as multi-user systems.

Neither device receives direct OS updates, and neither can be used as a PC. All the core operating system features are consistent between the two phones, with no differences in functionality for these key aspects.

Overall, the operating system features for both the Mate 70 Air and Pura 80 are the same, offering a comprehensive set of tools for privacy, multitasking, and customization.

Battery:
battery power 6500 mAh 5600 mAh
has wireless charging
Supports fast charging
charging speed 66W 66W
has reverse wireless charging
comes with a charger
has a removable battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Pura 80 differ in battery specifications, with the Mate 70 Air featuring a larger 6500 mAh battery compared to the Pura 80's 5600 mAh battery. Both devices support fast charging at a rate of 66W, and both come with a charger included. Neither phone offers a removable battery, but both have a battery level indicator and rechargeable batteries.

In terms of charging features, the Pura 80 offers additional functionality with wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, whereas the Mate 70 Air does not support wireless charging or reverse charging. Both phones, however, support fast wired charging at the same speed of 66W.

Overall, while the Mate 70 Air has a larger battery, the Pura 80 offers more versatile charging options with wireless and reverse wireless charging capabilities.

Audio:
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
has stereo speakers
has aptX
has LDAC
has aptX HD
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Lossless
Has a radio

The Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Pura 80 both lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, meaning they do not support wired headphones directly. However, both devices feature stereo speakers for audio output. In terms of Bluetooth audio support, the Pura 80 has LDAC support, which is not available on the Mate 70 Air. Neither device supports aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless, and neither includes a built-in radio.

Both phones offer stereo speakers, ensuring good sound quality for their internal audio, but when it comes to Bluetooth audio codecs, the Pura 80 offers a more advanced option with LDAC support, which the Mate 70 Air does not provide.

Overall, the audio capabilities of both phones are similar, but the Pura 80 has a slight edge with its LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio streaming.

Connectivity & Features:
release date November 2025 June 2025
has 5G support
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 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)
SIM cards 2 SIM 2 SIM
Bluetooth version 5.2 5.2
has an external memory slot
Has USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
has NFC
Has a fingerprint scanner
has emergency SOS via satellite
has crash detection
is DLNA-certified
has a gyroscope
supports ANT+
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has a compass
supports Wi-Fi
Has an infrared sensor
has an accelerometer
has a cellular module
Has a barometer
has an HDMI output
Uses 3D facial recognition
Has an iris scanner
Stylus included
supports Galileo
Has motion tracking
Has optical tracking
Has a built-in projector

The Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Pura 80 are quite similar in terms of connectivity and features. Both support 5G, offer dual SIM card slots, and have Bluetooth 5.2. They also share the same Wi-Fi versions, supporting Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Both devices include NFC, USB Type-C (with USB version 2), and a fingerprint scanner. They also both feature emergency SOS via satellite and have a gyroscope, compass, accelerometer, and GPS functionality.

The Mate 70 Air has a barometer, while the Pura 80 does not, and the Mate 70 Air also offers infrared sensor support, which the Pura 80 lacks. However, the Pura 80 does not have a barometer but includes all other shared features such as NFC, 5G, and SIM support. Neither device has a heart rate monitor, optical or motion tracking, DLNA certification, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, or a stylus included.

Overall, both devices offer similar connectivity options, but the Mate 70 Air has a slight advantage with the inclusion of a barometer and infrared sensor, features that the Pura 80 lacks. Both phones are equipped with essential connectivity options like 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C, and GPS, ensuring a robust set of features for modern connectivity.

Miscellaneous:
has a video light
Has sapphire glass display
Has a curved display
Has an e-paper display

The Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Huawei Pura 80 are identical in several key miscellaneous features. Both devices include a video light, but neither features sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display. These specifications match exactly between the two models, with no differences in these areas.

Both phones provide the same set of display and design-related features, meaning users can expect the same performance in terms of durability and visual experience for both models, with neither having the advanced display technologies like sapphire glass or e-paper display.

In summary, the Mate 70 Air and Pura 80 are almost identical in their miscellaneous features, both including a video light and lacking sapphire glass, curved displays, and e-paper displays.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei Pura 80. Both models are waterproof and feature an OLED/AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a larger screen size of 7″, while the Huawei Pura 80 has a smaller 6.6″ display. Additionally, the Huawei Mate 70 Air offers 512GB of internal storage, while the Huawei Pura 80 provides 1024GB. The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a 50 & 12 & 8 MP main camera setup, whereas the Huawei Pura 80 has a 50 & 13 & 12 MP setup. The Huawei Mate 70 Air supports HDR10, but the Huawei Pura 80 does not. Lastly, the Huawei Mate 70 Air lacks wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, while the Huawei Pura 80 includes both features.