Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 12 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 56/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,117,236); the Huawei nova 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1117236
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 239g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 12 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (62/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei nova 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1117236 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 201 g | |
| Price | $1050 | — |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei nova 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 12 Pro by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (68/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (62/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei nova 12 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.