Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Lava Blaze Dragon
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $1050 and $109. 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 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 568,395); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably lighter (210g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Lava Blaze Dragon
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $1050
- Better portability (41/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Lava Blaze Dragon, 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 46/100). 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 43/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Lava Blaze Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 900x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Lava Blaze Dragon, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 269.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $941. Lava Blaze Dragon was $941 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (77/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 32 points (74/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Lava Blaze Dragon — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
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 Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.