Google Pixel 9 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 69/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4700); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 1,561,427).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 1680
- Lighter: 198g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Better camera (75/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 5 points higher (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 — 52/100, 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 Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5700 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 by 9.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Google Pixel 9 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.