Honor Play 5T Youth vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Honor Play 5T Youth (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 199,111); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 5T Youth doesn't; the Honor Play 5T Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 5T Youth
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Honor Play 5T Youth better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 207g
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 5T Youth vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 49 points higher (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Play 5T Youth are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 5T Youth | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 5T Youth and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Honor Play 5T Youth by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 5T Youth
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (75/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (85/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (67/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Play 5T Youth are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth by 49 points (74/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 5T Youth and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor Play 5T Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 5T Youth over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.