Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Huawei nova 10z

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) and the Huawei nova 10z (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 207g).

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money 58
Huawei nova 10z
Performance
Display 57
Camera 43
Battery 27
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 207g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Huawei nova 10z, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro Huawei nova 10z
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030
AnTuTu 2084779
Geekbench Single 1680
Geekbench Multi 6200
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2844x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5700 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 40W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 HarmonyOS 2.0
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm
Weight 207 g 179 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
$1299
Huawei nova 10z
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (85/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (67/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (81/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei nova 10z?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei nova 10z?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 10z — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei nova 10z?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Huawei nova 10z?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.