Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro (2024) runs on the Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $899 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (221g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Pro better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1050
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Pro — 54/100, 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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Pro | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9020 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1316x2832 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1316x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Pro and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 70 Pro by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Huawei Mate 70 Pro was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Pro over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.