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Huawei Mate 80 vs Huawei Mate 90

Mate 8086Mate 9087

Verdict

The Huawei Mate 80 scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (camera), while the Huawei Mate 90 leads in connectivity & features, performance and battery; they are even on display and design & durability.

The biggest difference is connectivity & features: 80 vs 87 points.

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

Choose the Huawei Mate 80 for camera; choose the Huawei Mate 90 for connectivity & features and performance.

  • Mate 80 leads in 2 fields
  • Mate 90 leads in 3 fields
  • 32 ties

37 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scoresMate 80Mate 90
Overall
Performance7276
Camera9087
Battery9598
Display9797
Design & durability8686
Connectivity & features8087

Full specifications

Performance

Chipset performance index
Mate 80: 62/100
Mate 90: 68/100(Better)
Chipset
Mate 80: Kirin 9020
Mate 90: Kirin 9030
RAM (max)
Mate 80: 16 GB(Better)
Mate 90: 12 GB
Storage (max)
Mate 80: 1 TB
Mate 90: 1 TB
Process node
Mate 80: 7 nm
Mate 90: Unknown

Camera

Main camera resolution
Mate 80: 50 MP
Mate 90: 50 MP
Optical stabilization (OIS)
Mate 80: Yes
Mate 90: Yes
Ultra-wide camera
Mate 80: Yes
Mate 90: Yes
Telephoto camera
Mate 80: Yes
Mate 90: Yes
Periscope lens
Mate 80: Yes
Mate 90: No
Optical zoom
Mate 80: 5.5×(Better)
Mate 90: 4×
Video recording
Mate 80: 4K 30 fps
Mate 90: 4K 30 fps
Front camera
Mate 80: 13 MP
Mate 90: 13 MP
Front camera 4K video
Mate 80: Yes
Mate 90: Yes

Battery

Battery capacity
Mate 80: 5750 mAh
Mate 90: 6600 mAh(Better)
Wired charging
Mate 80: 66 W
Mate 90: 66 W
Wireless charging
Mate 80: 50 W
Mate 90: 50 W
Reverse charging
Mate 80: Yes
Mate 90: Yes
Reverse charging type
Mate 80: Wired & wireless
Mate 90: Wired & wireless

Display

Screen size
Mate 80: 6.75″
Mate 90: 6.75″
Panel type
Mate 80: LTPO OLED
Mate 90: LTPO OLED
Refresh rate
Mate 80: 120 Hz
Mate 90: 120 Hz
Pixel density
Mate 80: 460 ppi
Mate 90: 460 ppi
Resolution
Mate 80: 1280x2832
Mate 90: 1280x2832
Screen protection
Mate 80: Huawei Kunlun Glass 2
Mate 90: Huawei Kunlun Glass 3

Design & durability

Weight
Mate 80: 217 g
Mate 90: 217 g
Thickness
Mate 80: 8 mm
Mate 90: 8 mm
Dust & water resistance
Mate 80: IP68 + IP69
Mate 90: IP68 + IP69
Back material
Mate 80: Fiber
Mate 90: Fiber
Frame material
Mate 80: Aluminum
Mate 90: Aluminum

Connectivity & features

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

General

Operating system
Mate 80: HarmonyOS 6.0
Mate 90: HarmonyOS 7.0
Launch price
Mate 80: About 570 EUR
Mate 90: About 790 EUR
Year
Mate 80: 2025
Mate 90: 2026
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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—Mate 80Mate 90
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
Dimensions161.9 x 76 x 8 mm (6.37 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)161.9 x 75.7 x 8 mm (6.37 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight217 g (7.65 oz)217 g (7.65 oz)
BuildGlass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic 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 2 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 VividLTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, HDR Vivid
Size6.75 inches, 110.3 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)6.75 inches, 110.3 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1280 x 2832 pixels (~460 ppi density)1280 x 2832 pixels (~460 ppi density)
ProtectionHuawei Kunlun Glass 2Huawei Kunlun Glass 3
Platform
OSHarmonyOS 6.0HarmonyOS 7.0
ChipsetKirin 9020 (7 nm)Kirin 9030
CPUOcta-core (1x2.5 GHz & 3x2.15 GHz & 4x1.6 GHz)–
GPUMaleoon 920–
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Main Camera
Triple50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5.5x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 88mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 4x 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@240fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid
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
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
Type5750 mAh6600 mAh
Charging66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired
Misc
ColorsBlack, White, Green, GoldBlack, White, Green, Pink
ModelsVYG-AL00HLS-AL00
PriceAbout 570 EURAbout 790 EUR

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