Huawei Mate 80 vs Redmi 17C 5G
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Redmi 17C 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $799 and $139. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 43/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5750); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Redmi 17C 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 203g vs 211g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi 17C 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5750 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $799
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Redmi 17C 5G, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 22 points higher (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 43/100). 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 53/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Redmi 17C 5G — 64/100; 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (83/100 vs 55/100). 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Redmi 17C 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 6000 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 / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $139 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 17C 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Redmi 17C 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Redmi 17C 5G by 200.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $660. Redmi 17C 5G was $660 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (69/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (83/100 vs 55/100).
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 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G by 22 points (65/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi 17C 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.