Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 3
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 32/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei nova 3
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 239g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 3, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (68/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (87/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei nova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 470805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1617 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 8TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei nova 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 3 by 346.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (77/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (68/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (83/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (87/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 42 points (74/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei nova 3 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.