Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs Lava Blaze Dragon
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $1165 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads — 74/100 vs 42/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is faster in AnTuTu (2,116,240 vs 568,395); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably lighter (210g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
Lava Blaze Dragon
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2116240 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $1165
- Better portability (41/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs the Lava Blaze Dragon, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 32 points higher (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (77/100 vs 46/100). 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 43/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 58/100, Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100; 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 Lava Blaze Dragon (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | Lava Blaze Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2116240 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 900x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1165 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and Lava Blaze Dragon, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 272.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1056. Lava Blaze Dragon was $1056 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (77/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 32 points (74/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Lava Blaze Dragon — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
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 Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on performance (77/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind over the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.