ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $1299 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5700 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 207g vs 238g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100; 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 Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (55/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 34.2% 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 Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (67/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (55/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.