Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Huawei nova 14i
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; launch prices were $1299 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 424,216); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Huawei nova 14i
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 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
- Lighter: 207g vs 216g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5700 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1299
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Huawei nova 14i, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Huawei nova 14i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | EMUI 14.2 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Huawei nova 14i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Huawei nova 14i by 306.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $899. Huawei nova 14i was $899 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (75/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (81/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei nova 14i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.