Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Huawei P30 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980; launch prices were $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Huawei P30 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Huawei P30 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 52/100). 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 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Huawei P30 Pro — 6/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Huawei P30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Huawei P30 Pro by 134.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Huawei P30 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (81/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei P30 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.