Huawei Mate 80 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5750); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 218g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5750 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 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 Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $330. Poco X8 Pro Max was $330 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate 80 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.