Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei P30 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980; launch prices were $1050 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei P30 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1050
- Better portability (60/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei P30 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Huawei P30 Pro — 6/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (60/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei P30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei P30 Pro by 185.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Huawei P30 Pro was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (68/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (83/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (60/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei P30 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.