Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $1299 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,084,779 vs 1,982,033).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Poco X8 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2084779 vs 1982033
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1553
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 207g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $1299
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2084779 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $350 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Poco X8 Pro by 5.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $949. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $949.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (67/100 vs 37/100).
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 Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.