Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 31/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 199,111); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Tecno Phantom 9
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 207g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 43 points higher (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Tecno Phantom 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (67/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Tecno Phantom 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 766.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom 9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (75/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Tecno Phantom 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (67/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 43 points (74/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.