Huawei Mate 80 Pro specifications and in-depth review

Huawei Mate 80 Pro

Manufacturer: Huawei

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a large-format smartphone built around a 6.75″ OLED panel with a pixel density of 460 ppi and a 120Hz refresh rate, housed in a slim 8 mm chassis that weighs 219 g. The device carries an IP68 rating with a waterproof depth of 6 m, and its triple-lens rear camera system spans focal lengths from 13 mm to 125 mm with a 4x optical zoom, OIS, and laser autofocus.

Under the hood, the Mate 80 Pro runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, a 6 nm chip with a 14-thread CPU configuration and a maximum memory bandwidth of 44 GB/s, paired with 16 GB of RAM and 1024 GB of internal storage. Charging is handled at 100W wired and 80W wirelessly, drawing from a 5750 mAh battery, while connectivity covers Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC, 5G, and USB 3.1 Type-C.

Pros
  • IP68 rating with a waterproof depth of 6 m provides reliable protection in wet conditions
  • Triple-lens rear camera with 50, 48, and 40 MP sensors covers a focal range from 13 mm to 125 mm with 4x optical zoom and optical image stabilization
  • 5750 mAh battery supports 100W wired and 80W wireless fast charging, plus 20W reverse wireless charging
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC, 5G, and USB 3.1 Type-C cover a wide range of modern connectivity needs
  • 16 GB of RAM at 2750 MHz paired with 1024 GB of internal storage offers substantial headroom for demanding workloads
  • 6 nm HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro with a 14-thread tri-cluster CPU and 44 GB/s memory bandwidth delivers capable processing across varied tasks
Cons
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack limits wired audio options to USB or wireless
  • Lack of HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision display support reduces compatibility with premium HDR content
  • No external memory slot means storage cannot be expanded beyond the built-in capacity
  • Absence of aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, and LDAC limits wireless audio codec flexibility
  • No Always-On Display functionality available
  • No compass or infrared sensor, which are features found on a number of devices in this category
Who is this for?

This device suits users who regularly shoot photos and video across different focal lengths, given the triple-lens rear camera with sensors at 50, 48, and 40 MP, a full set of manual controls, and optical image stabilization with laser and phase-detection autofocus. The IP68 waterproof rating to 6 m makes it a practical choice for outdoor and travel use where exposure to water or dust is likely. Those who need sustained all-day usage without frequent recharging will also benefit from the 5750 mAh battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless fast charging, and users who handle large files or run multiple apps simultaneously will find 16 GB of RAM and 1024 GB of storage accommodating.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who rely on a 3.5 mm headphone jack for wired audio will find no support for it here, and those invested in high-fidelity wireless codecs such as LDAC, aptX HD, or aptX Adaptive will be limited by the absence of all of them. The display's lack of HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support makes this a poor fit for users who frequently consume premium HDR content and expect accurate tone-mapped visuals. Additionally, users who depend on an expandable storage slot to manage their media library will find no such option, as there is no external memory card support.

Design:

water resistance Waterproof
weight 219 g
thickness 8 mm
width 76 mm
height 161.9 mm
volume 98.4352 cm³
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP68
waterproof depth rating 6 m
has a rugged build
can be folded

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a non-folding, non-rugged form factor measuring 161.9 mm tall, 76 mm wide, and 8 mm thick, with a total volume of 98.4352 cm³ and a weight of 219 g. It carries an IP68 ingress protection rating with a certified waterproof depth of 6 m, classifying it as fully waterproof under the standard conditions that rating implies.

Display:

Display type OLED/AMOLED
screen size 6.75"
pixel density 460 ppi
resolution 1280 x 2832 px
refresh rate 120Hz
touch sampling rate 300Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass
supports HDR10
supports HDR10+
Always-On Display
supports Dolby Vision
Has a secondary screen
has a touch screen

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro uses an OLED/AMOLED touchscreen measuring 6.75″ with a resolution of 1280 x 2832 px and a pixel density of 460 ppi, paired with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 300Hz touch sampling rate for responsive input. The display is protected by branded damage-resistant glass but does not support HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, or an Always-On Display mode, and there is no secondary screen present.

Performance:

internal storage 1024GB
RAM 16GB
Chipset (SoC) name HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
GPU name Maleoon 935
CPU speed 2 x 2.75 & 4 x 2.27 & 8 x 1.72 GHz
Has integrated LTE
RAM speed 2750 MHz
semiconductor size 6 nm
Supports 64-bit
DirectX version DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
OpenGL ES version 3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
CPU threads 14 threads
maximum memory bandwidth 44 GB/s
OpenCL version 2

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, a 6 nm SoC with a 14-thread CPU running a tri-cluster configuration of 2 x 2.75 GHz, 4 x 2.27 GHz, and 8 x 1.72 GHz cores using big.LITTLE technology, alongside a Maleoon 935 GPU with integrated graphics supporting DirectX 12, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2. The chip integrates LTE and is paired with 16 GB of RAM at 2750 MHz and 1024 GB of internal storage, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 44 GB/s, and the platform fully supports 64-bit processing.

Cameras:

megapixels (main camera) 50 & 48 & 40 MP
wide aperture (main camera) 1.4 & 2.1 & 2.2f
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
megapixels (front camera) 13MP
has built-in optical image stabilization
video recording (main camera) 2160 x 30 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash
number of flash LEDs 2
has a BSI sensor
has a CMOS sensor
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
supports slow-motion video recording
has a built-in HDR mode
has manual exposure
has a flash
optical zoom 4x
has manual ISO
has a serial shot mode
has manual focus
has a front camera
Has laser autofocus
Shoots 360° panorama
has manual white balance
has touch autofocus
has manual shutter speed
can create panoramas in-camera
wide aperture (front camera) 2f
Has timelapse function
minimum focal length 13 mm
maximum focal length 125 mm
Has a front-facing LED flash
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera
supports HDR10 recording
supports Dolby Vision recording
has a front-facing camera under the display
Has a RGB LED flash
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro features a triple-lens rear camera system with sensors at 50, 48, and 40 MP and corresponding apertures of f/1.4, f/2.1, and f/2.2, covering a focal range from 13 mm to 125 mm with 4x optical zoom and built-in optical image stabilization. The main camera uses a CMOS sensor and supports phase-detection autofocus, laser autofocus, touch autofocus, and continuous autofocus during video, along with a full suite of manual controls including exposure, ISO, focus, shutter speed, and white balance, plus HDR mode, burst shooting, panorama, timelapse, slow-motion video, and 4K recording at 2160 x 30 fps via two flash LEDs — though it does not include a dual-tone or RGB flash, a BSI sensor, HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording, or 3D and 360° capture. The 13 MP front camera has an aperture of f/2 and is a single-lens unit without an under-display placement or a front-facing flash.

Operating system:

has camera/microphone privacy options
has dark mode
has battery health check
Has customizable notifications
supports split screen
gets direct OS updates
Can be used as a PC
Has sharing intents
has a child lock
Supports widgets
has voice commands
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
is a multi-user system

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro's operating system includes a broad set of usability and privacy features, among them dark mode, customizable notifications, widgets, voice commands, sharing intents, split-screen multitasking, child lock, multi-user support, device tracking, battery health check, and camera and microphone privacy controls. The system does not support direct OS updates from the vendor, nor can the device be used as a PC.

Battery:

battery power 5750 mAh
has wireless charging
Supports fast charging
charging speed 100W
wireless charging speed 80W
has reverse wireless charging
reverse wireless charging speed 20W
has a removable battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro houses a non-removable rechargeable battery rated at 5750 mAh, with wired fast charging at 100W and wireless charging at 80W. It also supports reverse wireless charging at 20W, allowing the device to charge other compatible accessories, and includes a battery level indicator. The battery cannot be removed by the user.

Audio:

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
has stereo speakers
has aptX
has LDAC
has aptX HD
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Lossless
Has a radio

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro includes stereo speakers but omits a 3.5 mm headphone jack and has no built-in radio. On the wireless audio side, it does not support aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, or LDAC, leaving Bluetooth as the primary path for wireless audio without any of those higher-quality codec options.

Connectivity & Features:

has 5G support
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
SIM cards 2 SIM
Bluetooth version 6
has an external memory slot
Has USB Type-C
USB version 3.1
has NFC
Has a fingerprint scanner
has emergency SOS via satellite
has crash detection
is DLNA-certified
has a gyroscope
supports ANT+
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has a compass
supports Wi-Fi
Has an infrared sensor
has an accelerometer
has a cellular module
Has a barometer
has an HDMI output
Uses 3D facial recognition
Has an iris scanner
Stylus included
supports Galileo
Has motion tracking
Has optical tracking
Has a built-in projector

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro supports 5G cellular connectivity alongside dual SIM, Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, and 7, and Bluetooth 6, with NFC and a USB Type-C port running USB 3.1. For positioning, it includes GPS with Galileo support, and its sensor array covers a gyroscope, accelerometer, and barometer. Security is handled through a fingerprint scanner, while 3D facial recognition and an iris scanner are not present. The device does not offer an external memory slot, HDMI output, infrared sensor, compass, heart rate monitor, ANT+ support, DLNA certification, satellite SOS, crash detection, motion or optical tracking, a stylus, or a built-in projector.

Miscellaneous:

has a video light
Has sapphire glass display
Has a curved display
Has an e-paper display

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro includes a video light but does not feature a sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display.

Final Verdict

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a well-specified large-format smartphone that brings together a capable triple-lens camera system, a substantial 5750 mAh battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless fast charging, and a robust HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro chipset backed by 16 GB of RAM and 1024 GB of storage — all within a slim, IP68-rated chassis. Its wireless connectivity stack covering Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 keeps it current, though the absence of a headphone jack, high-fidelity wireless audio codecs, and HDR display standards will matter to users with specific audio or media requirements. For those whose priorities center on camera versatility, fast charging, and reliable water resistance, the Mate 80 Pro delivers a coherent and well-rounded package.