Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, 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 72/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,499,601); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 239g).

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 73
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 54
Value for money 56
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Performance 77
Display 84
Camera 68
Battery 83
Portability 32
Value for money 60
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1680
  • Lighter: 199g vs 239g
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1050

  • Better camera (80/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1499601
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5100
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 37W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 23W

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro — 56/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (54/100 vs 32/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Processor Google Tensor G4 HiSilicon Kirin 9030
AnTuTu 1499601 2101808
Geekbench Single 1880 1680
Geekbench Multi 5100 6200
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1320x2848
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 37W 100W
Wireless charging 23W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 42 MP 13 MP
RAM 16GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 HarmonyOS 6.0
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 239 g
Launch price $999 $1050
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
50
battery
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1499601 AnTuTu
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030
74/100 +28.7%
2101808 AnTuTu

Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 28.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
$1050

Launch price difference: $51. Google Pixel 9 Pro was $51 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (83/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (54/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.