Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Huawei Nova 15 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010; launch prices were $1299 and $619. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 1,181,469); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is thinner (6.9mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 1181469
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4323
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 202g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $619 vs $1299
- Better portability (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Huawei Nova 15 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Huawei Nova 15 Pro — 44/100; 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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 1181469 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | EMUI 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $619 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Huawei Nova 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 46.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $680. Huawei Nova 15 Pro was $680 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (67/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Huawei Nova 15 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a better fit for active users.