Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Poco F8

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $499. Both devices score the same overall rating of 74/100. Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5700); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,725,229).

Both devices scored the same rating of 74/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate 80 Pro

Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money 58

Poco F8

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 70

What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Poco F8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1725229
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6200
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5700 mAh
  • Lighter: 205g vs 207g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Poco F8 received the same MobileRank rating — 74/100. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Poco F8 — 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 Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro Poco F8
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1725229 3126402
Geekbench Single 1680 3013
Geekbench Multi 6200 9287
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.6" OLED
Resolution 2844x1260 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5700 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 80W —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 Android 16
NFC yes —
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm —
Weight 207 g 205 g
Launch price $1299 $499

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate 80 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera

Poco F8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate 80 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Poco F8

  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate 80 Pro

  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Poco F8

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 80 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030
74/100
1725229 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100 +44.8%
3126402 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate 80 Pro

$1299

Poco F8

$499

Launch price difference: $800. Poco F8 was $800 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (67/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Poco F8?

Both devices scored 74/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco F8 (91/100 vs 75/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Poco F8?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Poco F8?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Poco F8?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.