Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $1050 and $1600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Lighter: 239g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $1050 vs $1600
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 73/100)
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 60/100, Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 20GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 249 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $1600 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Launch price difference: $550. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max was $550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 73/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.