Huawei Mate 70 vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Huawei Mate 70 vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: HiSilicon Kirin 9020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB), 50MP vs 200MP camera…
Huawei
Huawei Mate 70
$849
7categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
10categories won
5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro proves superior overall against the Huawei Mate 70, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Huawei Mate 70 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the F9 Pro. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Mate 70 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
F9 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,330 mAh alongside 100W charging.
F9 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) and 12GB RAM.
Huawei Mate 70 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
F9 Pro wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $849.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Huawei Mate 70 vs F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 1216 x 2688Winner | 1156 x 2510 |
| Pixel density | 440 ppiWinner | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2500 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | 7 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,250,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4920 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5xWinner | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | 40 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@960fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,300 mAh | 6,330 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g | 206 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Flat aerospace metal frame, second-gen Kunlun glass front, brocade textured back | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS NEXT / 4.3 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $849 | $699Winner |
Huawei Mate 70
The Huawei Mate 70 caters to flat screen purists, offering a flat 6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display protected by Second-Gen Kunlun Glass. Equipped with the Kirin 9020 chip, Red Maple spectral sensor with variable f/1.4-f/4.0 aperture, 5x optical periscope zoom, 50W wireless charging, and IP68/IP69 rating.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- HiSilicon Kirin 9020
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,300mAh
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh