Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $1600 and $980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably lighter (213g vs 249g).

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Performance 73
Display 84
Camera 68
Battery 83
Portability 32
Value for money 50
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 48
What makes Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1417
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3851
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (68/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
  • Lighter: 213g vs 249g
  • Cheaper at launch: $980 vs $1600

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (68/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 50/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (49/100 vs 32/100).

Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate: The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu 1617928
Geekbench Single 1680 1417
Geekbench Multi 6200 3851
Display 6.9" 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 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 13 MP
RAM 20GB 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.0 Android 16, EMUI 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm
Weight 249 g 213 g
Launch price $1600 $980
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
  • 6.9" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
$1600
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
$980

Launch price difference: $620. Huawei Pura 90s Pro was $620 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (49/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 68/100.

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

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (68/100 vs 57/100).

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

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).

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

The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.