ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $1376 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5700); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,725,229); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1376
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $77. Huawei Mate 80 Pro was $77 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (93/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.