Huawei Mate 80 vs Redmi 15C
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $799 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 36/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5160); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Redmi 15C
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $799
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Redmi 15C, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 29 points higher (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Redmi 15C — 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Redmi 15C by 356.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $679. Redmi 15C was $679 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (69/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (81/100 vs 49/100).
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 Redmi 15C?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 29 points (65/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Redmi 15C?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Redmi 15C?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Redmi 15C?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Redmi 15C?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.