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Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,310RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.75 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 48 MP & 40 MP

Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.8

Overall score

Score
8.8/ 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 98% of models
Score components

90%

8.8

Technical score

10%

?

User score

★Better than 98% of smartphones
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 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 98% of models
Score components

25%

9.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

9.0

Camera

15%

8.5

Display

15%

8.9

Battery

10%

8.8

Software

10%

9.7

Connectivity

4%

5.9

Audio

3%

7.8

Design

★Better than 98% of smartphones
?

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~ £1,310

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

25%

9.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

9.0

Camera

15%

8.5

Display

15%

8.9

Battery

10%

8.8

Software

10%

9.7

Connectivity

4%

5.9

Audio

3%

7.8

Design

8.8
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 Pro (16GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

8.8

Overall score

40%

3.6

Price

7.2
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 9030/9030 Pro
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 9030/9030 Pro
â–² Better than 80% of models
This smartphone uses the HiSilicon Kirin 9030/9030 Pro processor which is faster than processors in 80% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
16 GB
RAM capacity
16 GB
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Internal storage
512 GB
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
?
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Operating system
Harmony OS
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
no
Open-source OS
no
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
This smartphone does not use 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 & 48 MP & 40 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 48 MP & 40 MP
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 48 MP & 40 MP which is higher than that of 65.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.4-4.0 & f/2.1 & f/2.2 & f/3.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.4-4.0 & f/2.1 & f/2.2 & f/3.2
★ Better than 99% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.4-4.0 & f/2.1 & f/2.2 & f/3.2 which is wider than that of 98.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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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.
2x Nano-SIM (eSIM not supported)
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
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
?
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
100 W
Charging speed
100 W
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 100 W which is faster than in 90.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.2% 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
?
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
219 g
Weight
219 g
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 219 g which is heavier than 80.9% 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 Pro (16GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 8 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 4 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    4 x
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (4 x vs 0 x).
    4 x vs 0 x
  • 3.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    100 W
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (100 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    100 W vs 33 W
  • 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.
  • 6.77x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    21,097
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (21,097 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    21,097 vs 3,115
  • 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.
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 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.
    Celia agent, AI Best Expression, Air File Sharing gesture, Xiao Yi proactive service
    agentic vs fundamental
  • 8 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 6.77x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    21,097
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (21,097 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    21,097 vs 3,115
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 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
  • 5x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    6,134
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (6,134 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    6,134 vs 1,226
  • 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
  • 2.04x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    5,178
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (5,178 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    5,178 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
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.75 GHz & 6 x 2.27 GHz & 4 x 1.72 GHz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.75 GHz & 6x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.75 GHz & 6x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    HiSilicon Kirin 9030/9030 Pro
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 9030/9030 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 9,030/9,030 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
    Celia agent, AI Best Expression, Air File Sharing gesture, Xiao Yi proactive service
    agentic vs fundamental
  • 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.
  • 4 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    4 x
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (4 x vs 0 x).
    4 x vs 0 x
  • 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.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.4-4.0 & f/2.1 & f/2.2 & f/3.2
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.4-4 & f/2.1 & f/2.2 & f/3.2 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.
    f/1.4-4.0 & f/2.1 & f/2.2 & f/3.2 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.
  • Has a front LED flash
    Front LED flash
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • Supports Dolby Vision video recording
    Dolby Vision video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision video recording, the average smartphone does not. 10.7% of smartphones support Dolby Vision.
    features HDR Vivid, a Huawei-specific HDR standard comparable to or a form of dynamic HDR
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    Multi-lens front camera
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 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.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 48 MP & 40 MP
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 48 MP & 40 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 48 MP & 40 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    2.4
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 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.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 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
  • 3.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    100 W
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (100 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    100 W vs 33 W
  • 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.
  • 4x faster wireless charging speed
    Wireless charging speed
    80 W
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >50 W
    This smartphone supports a faster wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 20 W). The average speed is 20 W.
    80 W vs 20 W
  • 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.
  • 4x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    Reverse wireless charging speed
    20 W
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <4.5 W – >10 W
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (20 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    20 W vs 5 W
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 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 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.
  • 5.04x more expensive
    Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£1,310 vs £260).
    £1,310 vs £260
  • 11.6% heavier
    Weight
    219 g
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (219 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    219 g vs 196.2 g
  • 5.44x less popular
    Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Runs closed-source/proprietary OS only
    Open-source OS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartphone does not use an open-source OS, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones use open-source systems.
  • 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
  • 1.3% worse value for money
    Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB + 512GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.24 vs 7.3).
    7.24 vs 7.34
  • 5.04x more expensive
    Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£1,310 vs £260).
    £1,310 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 1.3% worse value for money
    Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB + 512GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.24 vs 7.3).
    7.24 vs 7.34
  • Runs closed-source/proprietary OS only
    Open-source OS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartphone does not use an open-source OS, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones use open-source systems.
  • 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 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.
  • 11.6% heavier
    Weight
    219 g
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (219 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    219 g vs 196.2 g

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eu.36kr.com
25/11/2025
Summary of the review
Huawei unveils Mate 80: Pro+ model becomes Pro Max, featuring Kirin chipset
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punto-informatico.it
25/11/2025
Summary of the review
Huawei Mate 80: Four High-End Smartphones
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What we like about Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB + 512GB)

  • The camera system, specifically the second-generation Red Maple imaging, is praised for exceptional color accuracy and natural reproduction.
  • HarmonyOS 6 provides a very smooth and fluid user experience with high responsiveness.
  • Communication features are industry-leading, including 7km network-free offline calling and upgraded BeiDou satellite messaging.
  • The 6.75-inch OLED display is highly rated for its extreme brightness and readability under direct sunlight.
  • Durability is a major highlight, featuring second-generation Kunlun Glass and a rugged design with IP68 and IP69 ratings.
  • Fast charging is impressive, supporting 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, reaching a full charge in approximately 50 minutes.

What we don't like about Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB + 512GB)

  • While sufficient for daily tasks, the Kirin 9030 Pro's raw performance still trails behind some flagship competitors in extreme gaming scenarios.
  • The 5cm macro telephoto lens can be difficult to use, often requiring extreme proximity to the subject to maintain focus.
  • Battery life during heavy gaming or high-performance workloads is less efficient compared to standard daily use.
  • The device can become noticeably warm under sustained heavy processing loads.
  • Global usability remains restricted due to the lack of native Google Play Services and limited support for international banking apps in the Huawei Wallet.

Verdict

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is a 2026 flagship featuring the high-performance Kirin 9030 Pro chipset and a stunning 6.75-inch LTPO OLED display that achieves an industry-leading peak brightness of 8,000 nits with a 120Hz refresh rate. This model is defined by its professional-grade triple camera system, led by a 50MP RYYB main sensor with variable aperture (f/1.4–f/4.0), a 48MP macro-telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom, and 40MP ultra-wide optics, all powered by the second-gen Red Maple imaging processor. Key advantages include its robust 5,750mAh silicon-carbon battery with ultra-fast 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, an IP69 water-resistance rating, and advanced satellite messaging capabilities. However, notable drawbacks include the continued absence of native Google Mobile Services, the lack of an in-display fingerprint sensor (utilizing a side-mounted scanner instead), and reports of thermal throttling during intensive gaming.Would you like more details on the HarmonyOS 6 AI features or a comparison of the 16GB variant against the Mate 80 Pro Max?

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