Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1050 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 74/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 2,101,808); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 6200
- Lighter: 225g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1050
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 11 points higher (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 30.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (87/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.