Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Poco M8
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1050 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5520); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Poco M8
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $1050
- Better portability (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Poco M8, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Poco M8 — 66/100; 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 Poco M8 (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (79/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Poco M8 by 150.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $841. Poco M8 was $841 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (77/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (68/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (79/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.