Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs Huawei nova 12 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads — 74/100 vs 56/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is faster in AnTuTu (2,116,240 vs 1,030,315); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2116240 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 239g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs the Huawei nova 12 Ultra, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 18 points higher (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (63/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 2116240 | 1030315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1165 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and Huawei nova 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 105.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 12 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (77/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (68/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (63/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on camera score (68/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on performance (77/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind over the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users.