Huawei Mate 80 vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5750); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 248g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5750 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei Mate 80 by 16.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (74/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.