HMD Skyline vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 207g vs 209g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads HMD Skyline by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (81/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.