Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Tecno Pop 5X

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 28/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 239g).

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 46 points (74/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Performance 77
Display 84
Camera 68
Battery 83
Portability 32
Value for money 60
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (68/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 239g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (78/100 vs 32/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Tecno Pop 5X: The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Tecno Pop 5X
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Unisoc
AnTuTu 2101808
Geekbench Single 1680
Geekbench Multi 6200
Display 6.9" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1320x2848 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 16GB 2GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.0 Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 239 g 150 g
Launch price $1050
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
$1050
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (84/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (68/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (83/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (78/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 46 points (74/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.