Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei Nova 16z
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $1050 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 64/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei Nova 16z
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4125
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $1050
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei Nova 16z, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100; 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 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei Nova 16z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei Nova 16z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 16z by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $680. Huawei Nova 16z was $680 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (68/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Nova 16z — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.