Huawei Mate 80 vs Tecno Pova 7 5G
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Tecno Pova 7 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $799 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 54/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 825,080).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Tecno Pova 7 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 825080
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1980
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5750 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Tecno Pova 7 5G, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 11 points higher (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Tecno Pova 7 5G — 68/100; 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 Tecno Pova 7 5G (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Tecno Pova 7 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 825080 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Tecno Pova 7 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Tecno Pova 7 5G by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Tecno Pova 7 5G was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (69/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 7 5G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Tecno Pova 7 5G — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life.