Google Pixel 9 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $799 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 69/100 (a 5-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 1,561,427); the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 239g).
Google Pixel 9
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 1680
- Lighter: 198g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1050
- Better camera (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 — 50/100, 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 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (55/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 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 | 198 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1050 |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 9 by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $251. Google Pixel 9 was $251 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (55/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Google Pixel 9 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 9 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.