Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads — 52/100 vs 38/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (213g vs 249g).

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 80
Design 0
Value for money 55
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 66
Design 33
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G better?
  • Lighter: 213g vs 249g

  • Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate scores 14 points higher (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate: The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Processor Kirin 9030 Pro Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu 1450000
Geekbench Single 1680
Geekbench Multi 6200
Display 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED 6.6" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1320x2848 1256x2760
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
Wireless charging 80W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 13 MP
RAM 20GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 6.0 HarmonyOS 6.1
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm
Weight 249 g 213 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
63
camera
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
  • 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
80
battery
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
66
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (63/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (33/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (63/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.