Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro (2024) runs on the Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $899 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5500); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 1,383,793).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1299
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5500 mAh
- Lighter: 207g vs 221g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Pro — 54/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Pro | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9020 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1316x2832 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1316x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Pro and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Pro by 19.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Huawei Mate 70 Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Pro over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.