Huawei Mate 80 vs Poco M8
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 54/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5520); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Poco M8
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $799
- Better portability (79/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Poco M8, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 11 points higher (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Poco M8 — 66/100; 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 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (79/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Poco M8 by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $590. Poco M8 was $590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (79/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.