Huawei Mate 80 vs Vivo Y81
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Vivo Y81 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 18/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 80 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81 doesn't; the Vivo Y81 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Vivo Y81
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3260 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y81 better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 203g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Vivo Y81, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 47 points higher (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (85/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Vivo Y81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 3260 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y81
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y81
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y81
- 3260 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Vivo Y81, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Vivo Y81 by 795.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y81
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (69/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (41/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (85/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo Y81?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 by 47 points (65/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Vivo Y81?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo Y81 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo Y81?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo Y81?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Vivo Y81?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.