Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs Huawei nova 14i
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; launch prices were $1165 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is faster in AnTuTu (2,116,240 vs 424,216); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't; the Huawei nova 14i is noticeably lighter (216g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
Huawei nova 14i
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2116240 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 216g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1165
- Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs the Huawei nova 14i, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 58/100, Huawei nova 14i — 4/100; 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 Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | Huawei nova 14i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 2116240 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 7.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 22W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | EMUI 14.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1165 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and Huawei nova 14i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads Huawei nova 14i by 398.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $765. Huawei nova 14i was $765 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (77/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (84/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (83/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei nova 14i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on performance (77/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind over the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.