Huawei Mate 80 vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1420808
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 11.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 80 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.