ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $799 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,227,639); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 238g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1050
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1227639
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 — 36/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 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 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1227639 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 41.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. ASUS ROG Phone 5 was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (68/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.