Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei Nova 15 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010; launch prices were $1050 and $619. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,181,469); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (202g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1181469
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4323
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 202g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $619 vs $1050
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei Nova 15 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Huawei Nova 15 Pro — 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 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (69/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1181469 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | EMUI 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $619 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei Nova 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $431. Huawei Nova 15 Pro was $431 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (68/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (69/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Nova 15 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a better fit for active users.