HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $180 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 528,398); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1050
- Better portability (62/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, 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 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (62/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $870. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $870 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (77/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (62/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.