Huawei Mate 80 vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $799 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 58/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $799
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 7 points higher (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Tecno Pova Curve — 72/100; 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 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $219 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Tecno Pova Curve by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $580. Tecno Pova Curve was $580 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Tecno Pova Curve by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.