Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; launch prices were $1299 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5700); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,186,261 vs 1,725,229); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (183g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1555
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2186261 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $1299
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Motorola Edge 70 Pro — 70/100; 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 Motorola Edge 70 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (80/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 2186261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.7×75.6×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $460 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $839. Motorola Edge 70 Pro was $839 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (80/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a better fit for active users.