Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $1099 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5060); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,084,779 vs 1,585,585).

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Performance 74
Display 86
Camera 88
Battery 57
Portability 41
Value for money 60
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money 58
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 1680
  • Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1299

  • Better camera (88/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better display (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2084779 vs 1585585
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5200
  • Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5060 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 37W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 23W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 221g

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 74/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 60/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100; 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 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G4 HiSilicon Kirin 9030
AnTuTu 1585585 2084779
Geekbench Single 1900 1680
Geekbench Multi 5200 6200
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2992x1344 2844x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5060 mAh 5700 mAh
Charging 37W 100W
Wireless charging 23W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 160
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 48 MP
Front camera 42 MP 13 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 HarmonyOS 5.0
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 207 g
Launch price $1099 $1299
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
88
camera
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
86
display
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
57
battery
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Tensor G4
74/100
1585585 AnTuTu
Huawei Mate 80 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030
75/100 +23.9%
2084779 AnTuTu

Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 23.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
$1099
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
$1299

Launch price difference: $200. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (88/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (81/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 75/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 67/100).

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

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