Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs ZTE Avid 589
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 19/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 207g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 55 points higher (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). 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 ZTE Avid 589 (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (80/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads ZTE Avid 589 by 871.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Avid 589
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (75/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (80/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 55 points (74/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.