Huawei Mate 80 vs Huawei Pura 90 Plus
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9025; launch prices were $799 and $815. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 1,325,732); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1325732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 4199
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $815
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1420 vs 1370
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Plus, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus leads (67/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 54/100; 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 and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Huawei Pura 90 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | HiSilicon Kirin 9025 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1325732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4199 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1276x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | HarmonyOS 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.1×76.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $815 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1276x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Huawei Pura 90 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Huawei Pura 90 Plus by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $16. Huawei Mate 80 was $16 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (67/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus edges out the Huawei Mate 80 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 Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus leads on camera score (67/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.