ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $999 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,828,576); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1680
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1050
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1828576
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
- 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 7 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (74/100 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 7 — 40/100, 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 and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (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 7 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 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 7 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 13.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. ASUS ROG Phone 7 was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 (68/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (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 7 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 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.