Huawei Mate 80 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $799 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 63/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5750); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5750 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $799
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 2 points higher (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Huawei Mate 80 by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Poco X8 Pro was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.