Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 74/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,425,446); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 71/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1680
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 203g vs 239g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 74/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (55/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 47.4% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (55/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
Both devices scored 74/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.