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Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max

Mate 80 Pro Max88Mate 90 Pro Max90

Verdict

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is not clearly ahead in any section, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads in performance and connectivity & features; they are even on camera, battery, display and design & durability.

The biggest difference is performance: 76 vs 84 points.

The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is the newer model, announced 11 months after the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max.

  • Mate 80 Pro Max leads in 2 fields
  • Mate 90 Pro Max leads in 6 fields
  • 30 ties

38 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scoresMate 80 Pro MaxMate 90 Pro Max
Overall
Performance7684
Camera9089
Battery98100
Display9797
Design & durability8584
Connectivity & features8087

Full specifications

Performance

Chipset performance index
Mate 80 Pro Max: 68/100
Mate 90 Pro Max: 78/100(Better)
Chipset
Mate 80 Pro Max: Kirin 9030 Pro
Mate 90 Pro Max: Kirin 9050
RAM (max)
Mate 80 Pro Max: 16 GB
Mate 90 Pro Max: 16 GB
Storage (max)
Mate 80 Pro Max: 1 TB
Mate 90 Pro Max: 1 TB
Process node
Mate 80 Pro Max: 6 nm
Mate 90 Pro Max: Unknown

Camera

Main camera resolution
Mate 80 Pro Max: 50 MP
Mate 90 Pro Max: 200 MP(Better)
Main sensor size
Mate 80 Pro Max: Unknown
Mate 90 Pro Max: 1/1.28″
Optical stabilization (OIS)
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Ultra-wide camera
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Telephoto camera
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Periscope lens
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Optical zoom
Mate 80 Pro Max: 6.2×(Better)
Mate 90 Pro Max: 4×
Video recording
Mate 80 Pro Max: 4K 30 fps
Mate 90 Pro Max: 4K 30 fps
Front camera
Mate 80 Pro Max: 13 MP
Mate 90 Pro Max: 13 MP
Front camera 4K video
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes

Battery

Battery capacity
Mate 80 Pro Max: 6000 mAh
Mate 90 Pro Max: 6800 mAh(Better)
Wired charging
Mate 80 Pro Max: 100 W
Mate 90 Pro Max: 100 W
Wireless charging
Mate 80 Pro Max: 80 W
Mate 90 Pro Max: 50 W
Reverse charging
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Reverse charging type
Mate 80 Pro Max: Wired & wireless
Mate 90 Pro Max: Wired & wireless

Display

Screen size
Mate 80 Pro Max: 6.9″
Mate 90 Pro Max: 6.9″
Panel type
Mate 80 Pro Max: LTPO OLED
Mate 90 Pro Max: LTPO OLED
Refresh rate
Mate 80 Pro Max: 120 Hz
Mate 90 Pro Max: 120 Hz
Pixel density
Mate 80 Pro Max: 455 ppi
Mate 90 Pro Max: 455 ppi
Peak brightness
Mate 80 Pro Max: 8000 nits
Mate 90 Pro Max: 12000 nits
Resolution
Mate 80 Pro Max: 1320x2848
Mate 90 Pro Max: 1320x2848
Screen protection
Mate 80 Pro Max: Huawei Kunlun Glass 2
Mate 90 Pro Max: Huawei Kunlun Glass 3

Design & durability

Weight
Mate 80 Pro Max: 239 g
Mate 90 Pro Max: 234 g(Better)
Thickness
Mate 80 Pro Max: 8.3 mm
Mate 90 Pro Max: 8.2 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance
Mate 80 Pro Max: IP68 + IP69
Mate 90 Pro Max: IP68 + IP69
Back material
Mate 80 Pro Max: Aluminum(Better)
Mate 90 Pro Max: Fiber
Frame material
Mate 80 Pro Max: Aluminum
Mate 90 Pro Max: Aluminum

Connectivity & features

5G
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Wi-Fi
Mate 80 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
Mate 90 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
Mate 80 Pro Max: 6.0
Mate 90 Pro Max: 6.0
USB speed
Mate 80 Pro Max: USB 3.x
Mate 90 Pro Max: USB 3.x
USB port
Mate 80 Pro Max: USB-C 3.1
Mate 90 Pro Max: USB-C 3.1
DisplayPort output
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
NFC
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
eSIM
Mate 80 Pro Max: No
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
Ultra-wideband (UWB)
Mate 80 Pro Max: No
Mate 90 Pro Max: No
Satellite connectivity
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Stereo speakers
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
Mate 80 Pro Max: No
Mate 90 Pro Max: No
Fingerprint reader
Mate 80 Pro Max: Side-mounted
Mate 90 Pro Max: Side-mounted
3D face unlock
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Infrared blaster
Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
FM radio
Mate 80 Pro Max: No
Mate 90 Pro Max: No
microSD slot
Mate 80 Pro Max: No
Mate 90 Pro Max: No
Card slot
Mate 80 Pro Max: No
Mate 90 Pro Max: No

General

Operating system
Mate 80 Pro Max: HarmonyOS 6.0
Mate 90 Pro Max: HarmonyOS 7.0
Launch price
Mate 80 Pro Max: About 980 EUR
Mate 90 Pro Max: About 1260 EUR
Year
Mate 80 Pro Max: 2025
Mate 90 Pro Max: 2026
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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—Mate 80 Pro MaxMate 90 Pro Max
Network
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTELTE
5G bandsSA/NSASA/NSA
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced2025, November 252026, October 01
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, November 25Available. Released 2026, October 01
Body
Dimensions164.4 x 79 x 8.3 mm (6.47 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)164.5 x 78.7 x 8.2 mm (6.48 x 3.10 x 0.32 in)
Weight239 g (8.43 oz)234 g (8.25 oz)
BuildGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum backGlass front (Kunlun Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 3 at a time) IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
Display
TypeLTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, 8000 nits (peak)Dual-layer LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, BT.2020, 12000 nits (peak)*
Size6.9 inches, 117.2 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)6.9 inches, 117.2 cm2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1320 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~455 ppi density)1320 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~455 ppi density)
ProtectionHuawei Kunlun Glass 2Huawei Kunlun Glass 3 * Measured at an isolated spot during video playback only
Platform
OSHarmonyOS 6.0HarmonyOS 7.0
ChipsetKirin 9030 Pro (6 nm)Kirin 9050 or Kirin 9050 Pro
CPU9-core (1x2.75 GHz & 4x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz)–
GPUMaleoon 935–
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Main Camera
Quad50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.1, 91mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.2, 140mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 6.2x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF–
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDRLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video4K, 1080p@960fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid
Triple–50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.6, 89mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF
Selfie camera
Single13 MP, f/2.0, 18mm (ultrawide), AF TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)13 MP, f/2.0, 18mm (ultrawide), AF TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
FeaturesHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Video4K, 1080p, HDR, gyro-EIS4K, 1080p@30/240fps, HDR Vivid, gyro-EIS
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo High-definition audioNo High-definition audio
Comms
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
NFCYesYes
Infrared portYesYes
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2
Features
SensorsFace ID, fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China onlyFace ID, fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, altimeter BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only
Battery
Type6000 mAh6800 mAh
Charging100W wired 80W wireless 20W reverse wireless 18W reverse wired100W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 18W reverse wired
Misc
ColorsBlack, Silver, Blue, GoldWhite, Green, Black, Gold
ModelsSGT-AL10CMM-AL00, CMM-AL10
PriceAbout 980 EURAbout 1260 EUR

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