Huawei Mate 80 vs TCL K70
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $799 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 43/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5200); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 575,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
TCL K70
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the TCL K70, 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 44/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, TCL K70 — 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 Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (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 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads TCL K70 by 176.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. TCL K70 was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (69/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (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 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 22 points (65/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the TCL K70?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.