Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $1299 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 58/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 879,714); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $1299
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 16 points higher (74/100 vs 58/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Tecno Pova Curve — 72/100; 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 Tecno Pova Curve (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (70/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $219 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Tecno Pova Curve by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1080. Tecno Pova Curve was $1080 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (67/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (70/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Curve — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.