Huawei Mate 80 vs Oppo A8
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Oppo A8 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 25/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 199,111); the Huawei Mate 80 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A8 doesn't; the Oppo A8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Oppo A8
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Oppo A8 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 203g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Oppo A8, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 40 points higher (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (69/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Oppo A8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 4230 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.9×75.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Oppo A8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo A8
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Oppo A8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Oppo A8 by 698.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (69/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (41/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (81/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 by 40 points (65/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Oppo A8 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.