Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs TCL K70
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $1050 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 43/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 575,630); the TCL K70 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
TCL K70
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $1050
- Better portability (62/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the TCL K70, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 44/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; 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 TCL K70 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL K70 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (62/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5200 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 | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads TCL K70 by 265.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $901. TCL K70 was $901 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (77/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL K70 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (62/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 31 points (74/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the TCL K70?
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 TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.