Huawei Mate 80 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $799 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5750); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1050
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5750 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 by 24.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Huawei Mate 80 was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (68/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate 80 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.