ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Huawei Mate 80
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5750); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 1,227,639); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
Huawei Mate 80
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5750 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1227639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 203g vs 238g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 — 36/100, 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 Huawei Mate 80 and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (57/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1227639 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 22.8% 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 and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (57/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the Huawei Mate 80?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the Huawei Mate 80?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.