Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 5z
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei nova 5z (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 42/100 (a 32-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 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 565,851); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5z doesn't; the Huawei nova 5z is noticeably lighter (178g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei nova 5z
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 239g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 5z, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (69/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei nova 5z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei nova 5z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 5z by 271.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (77/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (68/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z 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 5z?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z by 32 points (74/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5z?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei nova 5z — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 5z?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 5z?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei nova 5z?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.