Mate 80 Pro vs Pura 70 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 Pura 70 Pro runs out in Apr 2028 ($45.85/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.
Value Score: Mate 80 Pro 59 · Pura 70 Pro 53 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
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
A near-flagship camera phone with fast charging and 5G, but the same HarmonyOS app trade-offs.
Pick it if
- ✓ Photography fans wanting flagship cameras for less
- ✓ HarmonyOS-comfortable buyers
Skip it if
- ✗ You need Google apps and Play Store
- ✗ You want official US support
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 Pura 70 Pro's HiSilicon Kirin 9010 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,750mAh vs 5,050mAh — the Mate 80 Pro lasts longer between charges.
The Mate 80 Pro is supported until Nov 2029 — 19 months longer than the Pura 70 Pro.
Overall value goes to the Mate 80 Pro at $22.52 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
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.
Does the Pura 70 Pro support 5G?
Yes. Its Kirin 9010 chipset includes 5G, so unlike older 4G-only Huawei flagships it offers full 5G data, though primarily on China-centric bands.
Can I install Google apps on the Pura 70 Pro?
Not officially. It runs HarmonyOS with the Huawei AppGallery and has no Google Mobile Services. Some Google apps can be sideloaded but may not work reliably without GMS.
Full spec table
| Spec | Mate 80 Pro | Pura 70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $900 | $950 |
| Display | 6.75-inch LTPO OLED, 1280x2832 (~460 ppi), 1-120Hz, HDR Vivid, 1440Hz PWM dimming | 6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 2844x1260, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Kirin 9030 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,750 mAh | 5,050 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 80W wireless, reverse wireless | 100W wired, 80W wireless, 20W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 48MP telephoto, 40MP ultra-wide | 50MP main (variable aperture, OIS), 12MP ultra-wide, 48MP telephoto 3.5x periscope OIS |
| Dimensions | 161.85 x 76 x 7.95 mm | 162.6 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 226 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Nov 2029 | Apr 2028 |
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