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; launch prices were $1299 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 63/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5700); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,725,229).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1555
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1299
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 11 points higher (74/100 vs 63/100). 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 60/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 X8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $350 |
Camera comparison
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
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 12.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $949. Poco X8 Pro was $949 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 74/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
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.