Huawei Mate 80 vs Huawei nova 3
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 32/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Huawei nova 3
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 203g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Huawei nova 3, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 33 points higher (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (41/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (87/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Huawei nova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 470805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1617 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 8TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Huawei nova 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Huawei nova 3 by 237.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (69/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (41/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (81/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (87/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 33 points (65/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei nova 3 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.