Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei Pocket S
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 783,606); the Huawei Pocket S is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei Pocket S
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Pocket S better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 239g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei Pocket S, 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 54/100). 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (73/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei Pocket S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.9" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1188x2790 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pocket S
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pocket S
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pocket S
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei Pocket S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Pocket S by 168.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pocket S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (77/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (83/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (73/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Pocket S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Pocket S?
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 Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.