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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- 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)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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 — 52/100, 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 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).
Specs comparison
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Google Pixel 9 was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.