Mate 70 Pro vs Mate 80 Pro
Winner
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Lifespan decides this one: the Mate 80 Pro is supported until Nov 2029 at $22.52 per month of safe use, while the Mate 70 Pro runs out in Nov 2028 ($32.84/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.
Value Score: Mate 70 Pro 57 · Mate 80 Pro 59 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
A big-screen flagship with the faster Kirin 9020, satellite calling and top-tier durability, minus Google.
Pick it if
- ✓ Power users wanting a large, durable HarmonyOS flagship
- ✓ Buyers who value satellite connectivity
Skip it if
- ✗ You rely on Google apps
- ✗ You need official global warranty and 5G band coverage
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 Mate 70 Pro's HiSilicon Kirin 9020 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,750mAh vs 5,500mAh — the Mate 80 Pro lasts longer between charges.
The Mate 80 Pro is supported until Nov 2029 — 12 months longer than the Mate 70 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Frequently asked
What chipset does the Mate 70 Pro use?
It uses Huawei's Kirin 9020, a 12-core processor that succeeds the Mate 60 series' 9000S and supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Mate 70 Pro have Google Play?
No. It runs HarmonyOS with the Huawei AppGallery and no Google Mobile Services, so Google's apps and Play Store are not available out of the box.
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 | Mate 70 Pro | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $920 | $900 |
| Display | 6.9-inch LTPO OLED, 2832x1316, 120Hz, 2500 nits peak | 6.75-inch LTPO OLED, 1280x2832 (~460 ppi), 1-120Hz, HDR Vivid, 1440Hz PWM dimming |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Kirin 9030 Pro |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,750 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 80W wireless, 20W reverse wireless | 100W wired, 80W wireless, reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main (variable aperture, OIS), 40MP ultra-wide, 48MP telephoto 3.5x periscope OIS | 50MP main, 48MP telephoto, 40MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 164.6 × 79.5 × 8.2 mm | 161.85 x 76 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 219 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Nov 2028 | Nov 2029 |
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