Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,725,229); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 207g vs 234g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1725229
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 9.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.