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Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£740RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.75 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 40 MP & 12 MP

Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

90%

8.5

Technical score

10%

?

User score

★Better than 96% of smartphones
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

25%

7.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

9.2

Camera

15%

9.0

Display

15%

8.5

Battery

10%

9.7

Software

10%

9.0

Connectivity

4%

5.2

Audio

3%

8.1

Design

★Better than 96% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £740

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
12GB + 256GB12GB + 512GB16GB + 512GB
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

25%

7.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

9.2

Camera

15%

9.0

Display

15%

8.5

Battery

10%

9.7

Software

10%

9.0

Connectivity

4%

5.2

Audio

3%

8.1

Design

8.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

6.6

Price

8.0
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 9020
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 9020
â–² Better than 80% of models
This smartphone uses the HiSilicon Kirin 9020 processor which is faster than processors in 79.7% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.5 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.5 GHz
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.5 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 50.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Harmony OS
Android version
N/A
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 40 MP & 12 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 40 MP & 12 MP
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 40 MP & 12 MP which is higher than that of 64% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.4 & f/2.2 & f/3.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.4 & f/2.2 & f/3.4
★ Better than 99% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.4 & f/2.2 & f/3.4 which is wider than that of 99.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
variable aperture on main camera
Main camera sensor area
74.4 mm²
Main camera sensor area
74.4 mm²
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 74.4 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 94.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.22 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.22 µm
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.22 µm which is larger than in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to the size in 3% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
?
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.75 inches
Screen size
6.75 inches
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.75 inches which is larger than the screens of 67.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1280x 2832 px
Screen resolution
1280x 2832 px
â–² Better than 89% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1280x2832 px which is higher than that of 88.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Pixel density
460 ppi
Pixel density
460 ppi
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 460 ppi which is higher than that of 88.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
LTPO OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,750 mAh
Battery capacity
5,750 mAh
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,750 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 72.1% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
66 W
Charging speed
66 W
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 66 W which is faster than in 67.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
Wireless charging
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
161.85 mm
Height
161.85 mm
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.85 mm which is shorter than 69.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Width
76 mm
Width
76 mm
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76 mm which is narrower than 47.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.95 mm
Thickness
7.95 mm
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.95 mm which is thinner than 71.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Weight
217 g
Weight
217 g
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 217 g which is heavier than 79.2% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
85,652 cm³
Device volume
85,652 cm³
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 85,652 cm³ which is smaller than 81% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
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Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 5.5 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    5.5 x
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (5.5 x vs 0 x).
    5.5 x vs 0 x
  • 2.33x larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    74.4 mm²
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (74.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    74.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    agentic
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone runs on the agentic AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    HarmonyOS 6 Proactive Assistance, On-device LLM automation, System-wide Task Execution, AI Celia Intelligence
    agentic vs fundamental
  • Direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Has 3D facial recognition
    3D facial recognition
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartphone features 3D facial recognition, the average smartphone does not. 4.3% of smartphones support 3D face unlock.
  • 0.42 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.22 µm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.22 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 8.5% better value for money
    Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.96 vs 7.3).
    7.96 vs 7.34
  • 4 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    12
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <4 – >14
    This smartphone offers more CPU threads than the average smartphone (12 vs 8). The average smartphone supports 8 threads.
    12 vs 8
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2.5x more L3 cache
    L3 cache
    10,240 KB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (10240 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    10,240 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    LPDDR5
    5 vs 4
  • 65.9% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,563
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,563 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,563 vs 942
  • 96.9% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    4,988
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (4,988 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    4,988 vs 2,533
  • 4x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    1,024
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,024 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,024 vs 256
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Process node
    5 nm
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (5 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    5 nm vs 6 nm
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    HiSilicon Kirin 9020
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 9020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 9,020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 71.9% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    44 GB/s
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (44 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    44 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.5 GHz & 6 x 2.15 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.5 GHz & 6x2.15 GHz & 4x1.6 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.5 GHz & 6x2.15 GHz & 4x1.6 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 4.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.5 GHz
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    3,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    agentic
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone runs on the agentic AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    HarmonyOS 6 Proactive Assistance, On-device LLM automation, System-wide Task Execution, AI Celia Intelligence
    agentic vs fundamental
  • Direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    Cross-site tracking protection
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports desktop mode
    Desktop mode
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • Supports fast boot
    Fast boot
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • 5.5 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    5.5 x
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (5.5 x vs 0 x).
    5.5 x vs 0 x
  • 2.33x larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    74.4 mm²
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (74.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    74.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.42 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.22 µm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.22 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.4 & f/2.2 & f/3.4
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.4 & f/2.2 & f/3.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    variable aperture on main camera
    f/1.4 & f/2.2 & f/3.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    2160 x 60 fps
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Supports 3D photo/video
    3D photo/video
    yes
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This smartphone supports 3D photo and video capture, the average smartphone does not. 1.3% of smartphones offer 3D imaging capabilities.
  • Has a pro camera setup
    Pro camera setup
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone features a pro camera setup, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones include professional-grade camera hardware.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 40 MP & 12 MP
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 40 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 40 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Has 3D facial recognition
    3D facial recognition
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartphone features 3D facial recognition, the average smartphone does not. 4.3% of smartphones support 3D face unlock.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    6.0
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (6 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    6.0 vs 5.2
  • Supports satellite SOS
    Satellite SOS
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone supports satellite SOS functionality, the average smartphone does not. 8.1% of smartphones offer satellite emergency services.
  • Supports optical tracking
    Optical tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartphone supports optical tracking, the average smartphone does not. 12.5% of smartphones include optical tracking.
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.1
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Supports motion tracking
    Motion tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 22% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • Has HDMI output
    HDMI output
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartphone supports HDMI output, the average smartphone does not. 4.1% of smartphones offer direct HDMI connectivity.
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280 x 2832 px
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1280x2832 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1280x2832 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 16.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    460 ppi
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (460 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    460 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Huawei Kunlun Glass 2
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Huawei Kunlun Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Huawei Kunlun Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 1,500 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    2,500 nits
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (2500 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    2,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    Dolby Vision support
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    HDR10+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.2% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 0.08 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.75 inches
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.75 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    2000000:1
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (2000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    2,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 25% higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    300 Hz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    300 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 15% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,750 mAh
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5750 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,750 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 2x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    66 W
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (66 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    66 W vs 33 W
  • 2.5x faster wireless charging speed
    Wireless charging speed
    50 W
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >50 W
    This smartphone supports a faster wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (50 W vs 20 W). The average speed is 20 W.
    50 W vs 20 W
  • 6 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    6 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (6 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    6 m vs 0 m
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68/IP69K
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68/IP69K vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68/IP69K vs IP67
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    November 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • 0.35 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.95 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.95 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.75 mm shorter
    Height
    161.85 mm
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.85 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 11.6% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    840 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (840 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    840 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 10.6% heavier
    Weight
    217 g
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (217 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    217 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.85x more expensive
    Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£740 vs £260).
    £740 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    13 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    13 MP vs 16 MP
  • 2.85x more expensive
    Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£740 vs £260).
    £740 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 11.6% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    840 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (840 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    840 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    13 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    13 MP vs 16 MP
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 10.6% heavier
    Weight
    217 g
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (217 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    217 g vs 196.2 g

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26/11/2025
Summary of the review
The Mate 80 Pro Max is taking the tech world by storm: one of the most stunning smartphones of the year
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What we like about Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB)

  • World's brightest display reaching up to 8,000 nits peak brightness for excellent sunlight legibility.
  • Sophisticated quad-camera system with dual periscope telephoto lenses providing industry-leading macro and zoom performance.
  • Extremely smooth user experience with the new HarmonyOS 6, optimized for the Kirin 9030 Pro chipset.
  • Exceptional durability featuring second-generation Kunlun glass and both IP68 and IP69 ratings.
  • Strong signal reception and advanced satellite communication features, including an offline emergency mode.
  • Innovatively designed 'Outdoor Mode' that can extend standby battery life for up to 14 days for navigation and emergency tools.

What we don't like about Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB)

  • Software limitations for international users, such as the inability to set certain default apps in HarmonyOS 6.
  • Higher power consumption during gaming compared to competitors, leading to faster battery drain under heavy load.
  • Average selfie camera quality which does not quite match the professional level of the rear camera array.
  • Physical usability challenges for some users as the large screen size can make it difficult to hold comfortably with one hand.
  • Lack of magnetic accessory support on the back ring despite its distinctive design.

Verdict

The Huawei Mate 80 (12GB + 256GB) is a 2026 flagship featuring a 6.75-inch LTPO OLED flat display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution, protected by second-generation Kunlun Glass. Powered by the Kirin 9020 chipset and running HarmonyOS 6.0, it integrates a triple camera system led by a 50MP main sensor with a variable f/1.4–f/4.0 aperture, supported by a 40MP ultra-wide and a 12MP periscope telephoto lens with 5.5x optical zoom. Notable pros include its robust IP69 dust and water resistance, a high-capacity 5,750mAh battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, and advanced 3D face recognition via a front-facing ToF sensor. However, major cons include the continued absence of Google Mobile Services (GMS) and native Android, which limits global app compatibility, and some reported thermal throttling under heavy gaming loads compared to top-tier competitors.Would you like to compare the Mate 80's camera performance to the Pro or Pro Max models released this year?

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