Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Motorola Moto G (2023)

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $1299 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,084,779 vs 477,542); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G (2023) is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 29
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money 58
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2084779 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 207g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $1299

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Motorola Moto G (2023), the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (61/100 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.
Motorola Moto G (2023): The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro Motorola Moto G (2023)
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 2084779 477542
Geekbench Single 1680 746
Geekbench Multi 6200 1816
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2844x1260 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 207 g 189 g
Price $1299 $150
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Motorola Moto G (2023), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 80 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030
75/100
2084779 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
41/100 -336.6%
477542 AnTuTu

Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 336.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
$1299
Motorola Moto G (2023)
$150

Price difference: $1149. Motorola Moto G (2023) is cheaper by $1149.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (77/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (85/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (67/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Moto G (2023) — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (77/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.