Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $1299 and $1600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 249g).

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money 58
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Performance 73
Display 84
Camera 68
Battery 83
Portability 32
Value for money 50
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 207g vs 249g
  • Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1600

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5700 mAh

  • Better camera (68/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (55/100 vs 32/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate: The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
AnTuTu 2084779
Geekbench Single 1680 1680
Geekbench Multi 6200 6200
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2844x1260 1320x2848
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5700 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 20GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 HarmonyOS 6.0
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm
Weight 207 g 249 g
Launch price $1299 $1600
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
  • 6.9" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
$1299
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
$1600

Launch price difference: $301. Huawei Mate 80 Pro was $301 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (55/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 73/100.

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.