Huawei Mate 80 vs Huawei Mate X5
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 60/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5060); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Huawei Mate X5
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 203g vs 243g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Huawei Mate X5, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1062256 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2224x2496 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5060 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 243 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Huawei Mate X5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Huawei Mate X5 by 49.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Huawei Mate X5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate X5 — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users.