6 vs Mate 80 Pro
Winner
Fairphone 6
Lifespan decides this one: the 6 is supported until Jun 2033 at $10.84 per month of safe use, while the Mate 80 Pro runs out in Nov 2029 ($22.52/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.
Value Score: 6 66 · Mate 80 Pro 59 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
A more compact, even more modular Fairphone with an industry-leading 8-year support pledge to 2033.
Pick it if
- ✓ Sustainability-focused buyers
- ✓ Long-term keepers
Skip it if
- ✗ You want flagship specs for the money
- ✗ You need full waterproofing
Huawei's 2025 flagship pairs a bright 6.75-inch LTPO OLED, the in-house Kirin 9030 Pro and a variable-aperture 50MP camera, but it runs HarmonyOS 6 with no Google apps and only an estimated update window.
Pick it if
- ✓ Huawei-ecosystem users who don't rely on Google services
- ✓ Photography fans who want a variable-aperture main camera and a real periscope zoom
- ✓ Buyers who value fast wired-and-wireless charging and rugged IP68/IP69 sealing
Skip it if
- ✗ You need Google apps, the Play Store or long guaranteed update timelines
- ✗ You want an official local warranty and easy after-sales support outside China
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Mate 80 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.75-inch ltpo oled, 1280x2832 (~460 ppi), 1-120hz, hdr vivid, 1440hz pwm dimming.
The 6's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Mate 80 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,750mAh vs 4,415mAh — the Mate 80 Pro lasts longer between charges.
The 6 is supported until Jun 2033 — 43 months longer than the Mate 80 Pro.
Overall value goes to the 6 at $10.84 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
How long will the Fairphone 6 be supported?
Fairphone officially guarantees 8 years of software support with security updates running through 2033, alongside a 5-year hardware warranty.
What is new in the Fairphone 6's modular design?
It keeps the removable battery and easy repairs while adding a swappable back-panel accessory system for attaching add-ons.
When does the Huawei Mate 80 Pro stop getting updates?
Huawei does not publish a fixed update pledge for HarmonyOS devices the way Samsung or Google do. Based on how it has supported recent Mate flagships, we estimate roughly 3 HarmonyOS feature updates and about 4 years of security patches from its November 2025 launch, so into late 2029, but treat that as an estimate rather than a promise.
Does the Mate 80 Pro have Google apps?
No. Like all new Huawei phones it ships with HarmonyOS 6 and Huawei Mobile Services, without the Google Play Store or Google apps. You can install many apps through Huawei AppGallery or sideload them, but core Google services such as Gmail, Google Maps and Play-dependent apps are not officially supported.
Full spec table
| Spec | 6 | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $899 | $900 |
| Display | 6.31-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+, 10-120Hz adaptive | 6.75-inch LTPO OLED, 1280x2832 (~460 ppi), 1-120Hz, HDR Vivid, 1440Hz PWM dimming |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) | Kirin 9030 Pro |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 4,415 mAh | 5,750 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired; user-removable battery | 100W wired, 80W wireless, reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 48MP telephoto, 40MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 156.5 × 73.3 × 9.6 mm | 161.85 x 76 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 (also MIL-STD-810H, 1.5m drop) | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Jun 2033 | Nov 2029 |
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