Honor 8S vs Huawei Mate 80
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 19/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 155,362); the Huawei Mate 80 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Huawei Mate 80
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 203g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 46 points higher (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 4446 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Honor 8S by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (69/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (83/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (41/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 46 points (65/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.