Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $1049 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 49/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $1049 vs $1050
- Better portability (59/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (59/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Huawei Mate 20 Pro was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (68/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (83/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (59/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 25 points (74/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 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.