Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 5/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 49 points (54/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Performance 34
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 78
Design 41
Value for money 20
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?

  • Higher performance (34/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 49 points higher (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030
AnTuTu 2084779
Geekbench Single 1680
Geekbench Multi 6200
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2844x1260 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5700 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 207 g
Price $1299
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
62
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
$1299
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (34/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (62/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (78/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 49 points (54/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (34/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.