Huawei Mate 80 vs Huawei nova 3i
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 28/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate 80 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Huawei nova 3i
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 203g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Huawei nova 3i, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 37 points higher (65/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 26/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (69/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (41/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (82/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Huawei nova 3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 3340 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| 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 | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Huawei nova 3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Huawei nova 3i by 371.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 3i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (69/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (41/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (82/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei nova 3i?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 37 points (65/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei nova 3i?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei nova 3i — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei nova 3i?
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 3i?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Huawei nova 3i?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.