Apple iPhone 16 vs Huawei Mate 80

The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 leads — 68/100 vs 65/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,589,460); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 203g).

The Apple iPhone 16 edges out the Huawei Mate 80 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16

Performance 84
Display 61
Camera 78
Battery 24
Portability 79
Value for money 50

Huawei Mate 80

Performance 69
Display 83
Camera 41
Battery 81
Portability 57
Value for money 44

What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1589460
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1370
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7700 vs 4446
  • Lighter: 170g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 57/100)

What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3561 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Apple iPhone 16 scores 3 points higher (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (79/100 vs 57/100).

Apple iPhone 16: The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Huawei Mate 80: The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Huawei Mate 80
Processor Apple A18 HiSilicon Kirin 9020
AnTuTu 1972476 1589460
Geekbench Single 3100 1370
Geekbench Multi 7700 4446
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2700x1224
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3561 mAh 5750 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 147 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 HarmonyOS 5.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 170 g 203 g
Launch price $799 $799

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera

Huawei Mate 80

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
41
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16

  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display

Huawei Mate 80

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16

  • 3561 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery

Huawei Mate 80

  • 5750 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Apple A18
68/100
1972476 AnTuTu
Huawei Mate 80 HiSilicon Kirin 9020
65/100 -24.1%
1589460 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 24.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16

$799

Huawei Mate 80

$799

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (84/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (83/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (81/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (79/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Huawei Mate 80?

The Apple iPhone 16 edges out the Huawei Mate 80 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Huawei Mate 80?

The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Huawei Mate 80?

The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Huawei Mate 80?

The Apple iPhone 16 leads on performance (84/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Huawei Mate 80?

The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.