Apple iPhone 17 vs Huawei Mate 80
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, 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 17 leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,589,460); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Huawei Mate 80
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 4446
- Lighter: 177g vs 203g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (73/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 35.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (88/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (73/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.