Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Huawei Mate 80
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $1049 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 49/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei Mate 80
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 203g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1049
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 16 points higher (65/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100, Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Huawei Mate 80 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (81/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.