Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Huawei Mate 80
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 65/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Huawei Mate 80
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 4446
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 203g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 14 points higher (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, 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 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate 80 by 59.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Huawei Mate 80 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (94/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.