Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money 58
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 207g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). 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 32/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Blade A52 Lite: The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030
AnTuTu 2084779
Geekbench Single 1680
Geekbench Multi 6200
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2844x1260 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5700 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 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 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 207 g 188 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
$1299
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (85/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (67/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.