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Huawei Practically Outshines Apple and Samsung in the Slimming Race

The smartphone market has witnessed a strong resurgence of companies' obsession with ultra-thinness this year, but notably, Huawei has decided to enter this race differently with the launch of its new Mate 70 Air, which attempts to combine elegant design with powerful specifications without sacrificing essential features. 

Apple and Samsung have opted for a bolder approach to reducing thickness, albeit at the expense of some important capabilities.

Below is a comprehensive comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Air, iPhone Air, and Galaxy S25 Edge, illustrating how each company's philosophy differs in the race for smart slimness, according to a report published by Gizmochina.

Design and Size

The Mate 70 Air boasts a larger design than its competitors, measuring 165 x 81.5 x 6.6 mm and weighing 208 grams. Despite its slim profile, the phone maintains exceptional durability with IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, making it the most robust of the three. In contrast, the iPhone Air is the thinnest and lightest at 5.6 mm and weighs 165 grams, while the Galaxy S25 Edge, at 5.8 mm and 163 grams, strikes a balance between elegance and lightness.

Display

Huawei opted for a massive 7-inch OLED LTPO display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 4000 nits of brightness, providing a near-tablet experience.

Apple chose a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 1260 x 2736 and 3000 nits of brightness, supporting HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Samsung, for its part, offered a 6.7-inch QHD+ display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120, and HDR10+ support.

The results indicate that Huawei's screen is larger and brighter, while Samsung's screen is more accurate in terms of pixel density.

Software and Operating System

The Mate 70 Air runs HarmonyOS 5.1, independent of Android and iOS, with satellite connectivity (only in China). The iPhone Air runs iOS 26 with deep integration with other Apple devices. The Galaxy S25 Edge comes with Android 15 and One UI 7, promising up to seven major updates, a record for Android.

Performance and Processor

Huawei uses the Kirin 9020 chipset built on a 7nm process, which is relatively weaker than the A19 Pro in the iPhone Air and the Snapdragon 8 Elite in the Galaxy S25 Edge. The latter two offer stronger performance in gaming and video editing, while Huawei focuses on power efficiency and battery life.

Cameras

Huawei offers a triple-lens setup including:

- A 50MP main lens with OIS.

- A 12MP 3x optical zoom lens.

- An 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens.

In contrast, Apple opts for a single 48MP lens that utilizes AI technology, while Samsung comes with two lenses:

- A 200MP main lens.

- A 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens.

In terms of both variety and balance, Huawei clearly excels, as it hasn't sacrificed image quality for thinness.

Battery and Charging

Huawei makes its mark here; the Mate 70 Air boasts a massive 6500mAh battery and 66W fast charging.

The iPhone Air has a 3149 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S25 Edge has a 3900 mAh battery and only supports 25W charging.

This makes the Huawei battery significantly more powerful, giving it a practical advantage in everyday use.

Additional Features

- Huawei supports the smart stylus.

- Samsung offers DeX mode to transform the phone into a desktop computer.

- Apple provides global satellite emergency services.

Comparison Summary

Despite similar prices, each phone caters to a different user group:

Huawei Mate 70 Air: For those who want a powerful battery, a large screen, and professional cameras without sacrificing a slim profile.

iPhone Air: The ideal choice for Apple enthusiasts looking for the lightest and thinnest phone possible.

Galaxy S25 Edge: A balance between powerful performance, a high-resolution screen, and long-term support for Android.