Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei Pura 80
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Pura 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s; launch prices were $1050 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5170); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,200,000); the Huawei Pura 80 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei Pura 80
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5170 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 80 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1050
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei Pura 80, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Huawei Pura 80 — 34/100; 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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (48/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei Pura 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1200000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5170 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 80
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura 80
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei Pura 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 80 by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Huawei Pura 80 was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (68/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (48/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Pura 80 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura 80 is a better fit for active users.