Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Huawei nova 14i
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei Mate 70 Air
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Huawei nova 14i
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 14i
Faster charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Lighter body
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 14i |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 7 | 6.95 |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2760 | 2376 |
| Resolution Width | 1320 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | 4000 | — |
| PPI | 437 | 376 |
| Glass Type | Kunlun Glass | — |
| Screen-to-body | 91.5 | 85.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 14i |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 9020A - 12GB RAMKirin 9020B (7 nm) - 16GB RAM | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
| Process (nm) | 7 | 6 |
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | — |
| UI Skin | — | EMUI 14.2 |
| OS Version | 5.1 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 14i |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 14i |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K, 1080p, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 69mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 14i |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K, 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 10.7 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 14i |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6500 | 7000 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 66 | 5 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 14i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 165 | 171.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.6 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 208 | 216 |
| Width (mm) | 81.5 | 79.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 14i |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, November 06 | 2025, October 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, November 06 | Available. Released 2025, October 08 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 14i |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 14i |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a + B2b), GALILEO (E1 + E5a + E5b), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 14i |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Huawei nova 14i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei Mate 70 Air and Huawei nova 14i are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 14i packs a 7000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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