Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei nova Y72
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei nova Y72 (2024) runs on the Kirin 710A. 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 is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y72 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei nova Y72
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1201
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y72 better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 239g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova Y72, 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 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 30/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72 is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei nova Y72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova Y72
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y72
- 6.8"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova Y72
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei nova Y72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei nova Y72 by 511.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova Y72
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (77/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (84/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72 is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y72?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 by 42 points (74/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei nova Y72?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei nova Y72 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y72?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y72?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei nova Y72?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.