Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 10 Youth

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 239g).

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Performance 77
Display 84
Camera 68
Battery 83
Portability 32
Value for money 60
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance
Display 53
Camera 44
Battery 38
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 5W

  • Better camera (68/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 239g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 10 Youth, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (65/100 vs 32/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Huawei nova 10 Youth
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G
AnTuTu 2101808
Geekbench Single 1680
Geekbench Multi 6200
Display 6.9" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1320x2848 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
Wireless charging 80W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.0 HarmonyOS 2.0
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm
Weight 239 g 191 g
Launch price $1050
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 5W
38
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
$1050
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (84/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (68/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (83/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (65/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 10 Youth?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 10 Youth?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei nova 10 Youth — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 10 Youth?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei nova 10 Youth?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.