Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1050 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 2,101,808); the Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (218g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 74/100
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1050
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (49/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 42.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $321. Poco F8 Ultra was $321 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (97/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (90/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (49/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.