Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Poco M8
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1299 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5520); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Poco M8
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $1299
- Better portability (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Poco M8, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Poco M8 — 66/100; 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 Poco M8 (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Poco M8 by 105.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1090. Poco M8 was $1090 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.