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

Avg. price:~£860RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.9 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP & 40 MP

Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (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%

8.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.9

Camera

15%

8.7

Display

15%

9.0

Battery

10%

9.6

Software

10%

9.2

Connectivity

4%

6.8

Audio

3%

7.3

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

  • No image
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Best prices

    N/A~ £860

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
16GB + 512GB16GB + 1TB
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (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%

8.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.9

Camera

15%

8.7

Display

15%

9.0

Battery

10%

9.6

Software

10%

9.2

Connectivity

4%

6.8

Audio

3%

7.3

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 Max (16GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

60%

8.8

Overall score

40%

6.0

Price

7.9
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
â–² Better than 80% of models
This smartphone uses the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro processor which is faster than processors in 80.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% 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
2.75 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.75 GHz
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.75 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 63.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% 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
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 & 50 MP & 50 MP & 40 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP & 40 MP
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP & 40 MP which is higher than that of 74.6% 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.
1 physical SIM, 1 eSIM
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
6.9 inches
Screen size
6.9 inches
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.9 inches which is larger than the screens of 93.8% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.6% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1320x 2848 px
Screen resolution
1320x 2848 px
★ Better than 91% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1320x2848 px which is higher than that of 91% of smartphones.
Pixel density
455 ppi
Pixel density
455 ppi
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 455 ppi which is higher than that of 86.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% 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
6,000 mAh
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 73.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 6.9% 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
3
Number of microphones
3
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% 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
164.4 mm
Height
164.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164.4 mm which is taller than 62.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Width
79 mm
Width
79 mm
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 79 mm which is wider than 87.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.25 mm
Thickness
8.25 mm
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.25 mm which is thinner than 51.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Weight
239 g
Weight
239 g
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 239 g which is heavier than 88.4% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
103,648 cm³
Device volume
103,648 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 103,648 cm³ which is larger than 76.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (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
  • 6.2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    6.2 x
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (6.2 x vs 0 x).
    4/6.2 (dual telephoto)
    6.2 x vs 0 x
  • 7,000 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    8,000 nits
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (8000 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    8,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 8.3% better value for money
    Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (16GB + 512GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.95 vs 7.3).
    7.95 vs 7.34
  • 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
  • 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
  • 93.6% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,824
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,824 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,824 vs 942
  • 1 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    9
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <4 – >14
    This smartphone offers more CPU threads than the average smartphone (9 vs 8). The average smartphone supports 8 threads.
    9 vs 8
  • 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 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
    1 x 2.75 GHz & 4 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 (1x2.75 GHz & 4x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.75 GHz & 4x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 14.6% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.75 GHz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.75 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 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
  • 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.
    Celia agent, AI Best Expression, Air File Sharing gesture, Xiao Yi proactive service
    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.
  • 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.
  • 6.2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    6.2 x
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (6.2 x vs 0 x).
    4/6.2 (dual telephoto)
    6.2 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 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
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP & 40 MP
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP & 40 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP & 40 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 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 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.
  • 7,000 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    8,000 nits
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (8000 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    8,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1320 x 2848 px
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1320x2848 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1320x2848 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.23 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.9 inches
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 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
  • 15.2% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    455 ppi
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (455 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    455 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    3
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 21.8% heavier
    Weight
    239 g
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (239 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    239 g vs 196.2 g
  • 3.31x more expensive
    Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (16GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£860 vs £260).
    £860 vs £260
  • 3 mm wider
    Width
    79 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (79 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    79 mm vs 76 mm
  • 5.44x less popular
    Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (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
  • 0.8 mm taller
    Height
    164.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (164.4 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    164.4 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 3.31x more expensive
    Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (16GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£860 vs £260).
    £860 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (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
  • 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.
  • 21.8% heavier
    Weight
    239 g
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (239 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    239 g vs 196.2 g
  • 3 mm wider
    Width
    79 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (79 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    79 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.8 mm taller
    Height
    164.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (164.4 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    164.4 mm vs 163.6 mm

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gizmochina.com
12/12/2025
Summary of the review
The Most Powerful "Pro Max" of the Year — HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Max Review
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iphonesoft.fr
25/11/2025
Summary of the review
Mate 80 Pro Max: Huawei aims to eclipse the iPhone with an ultra-bright screen
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What we like about Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (16GB + 512GB)

  • Incredible 6.9-inch Tandem OLED display reaching a record-breaking 8,000 nits peak brightness for extreme outdoor visibility
  • Exceptional quad-camera system featuring dual telephoto lenses (90mm and 140mm) with superior macro and long-range zoom performance
  • Ultra-durable build with an all-metal basalt body and second-generation Kunlun Glass, achieving both IP68 and IP69 ratings
  • Highly efficient 6,000 mAh battery that provides multi-day endurance under light workloads and 100W/80W fast charging
  • Improved Kirin 9030 Pro performance with an all-metal back that significantly aids in heat distribution during gaming
  • Lower launch price than the previous generation (Mate 70 Pro+) despite hardware upgrades
  • Innovative communication features including 700MHz network-free calling and advanced satellite messaging

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

  • Lacks native Google Mobile Services (GMS), making it difficult to use essential apps and banking services outside of China
  • Heavy and bulky form factor at 239g, which can cause hand fatigue during extended one-handed use
  • Kirin 9030 Pro chip still shows higher power consumption during intensive gaming compared to rivals
  • Front-facing 13MP camera delivers only average selfie quality compared to high-end competitors
  • Physical design with numerous holes (for speakers/sensors) and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor instead of an ultrasonic in-screen sensor
  • Uneven zoom progression due to the large gap between the 24mm main lens and the 91mm telephoto lens

Verdict

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a high-end flagship smartphone running HarmonyOS 6, featuring a powerful Kirin 9030 Pro processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of internal storage. Key specs include an industry-first 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display with an exceptional 8000 nits peak brightness, a robust all-metal body with IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, and a large 6000mAh battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging. A major pro is its versatile and powerful quad-camera system (50MP main, 40MP ultrawide, dual 50MP telephoto with 4x and 6.2x optical zoom) that excels in color accuracy and AI-enhanced features, alongside advanced satellite communication capabilities. A notable con is the absence of a card slot for expandable storage and the lack of official Google Mobile Services, meaning users must rely on Huawei's own ecosystem.

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