Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Poco M8s
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $1050 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 622,608); the Poco M8s is noticeably lighter (217g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Poco M8s
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $1050
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Poco M8s, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). 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 58/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 60/100, Poco M8s — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $189 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Poco M8s by 237.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $861. Poco M8s was $861 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (77/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (83/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco M8s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Poco M8s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco M8s?
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 Poco M8s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Poco M8s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.