Huawei Mate 70 vs Huawei Mate 80
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $780 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 leads — 66/100 vs 65/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 1,383,793).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Huawei Mate 80
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $780 vs $799
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1383793
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Huawei Mate 70 scores 1 points higher (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 leads (52/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 — 46/100, 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 and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Huawei Mate 70 by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Huawei Mate 70 was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 70 edges out the Huawei Mate 80 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 70 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 70 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.