Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max

Name: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Brand: Huawei

Display6.9" 1320 x 2848 pixels

ChipsetKirin 9030 Pro (6 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery6000 mAh

7.7GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

LTE

5G bands

SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2025, November 25

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

164.4 x 79 x 8.3 mm (6.47 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)

Weight

239 g (8.43 oz)

Build

Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Display

Type

LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, 8000 nits (peak)

Size

6.9 inches, 117.2 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1320 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~455 ppi density)

Protection

Huawei Kunlun Glass 2

Platform

HarmonyOS 6.0

Chipset

Kirin 9030 Pro (6 nm)

CPU

9-core (1x2.75 GHz & 4x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz)

GPU

Maleoon 935

Memory

Card slot

Internal

512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.1, 91mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.2, 140mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 6.2x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF

Features

Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video

4K, 1080p@960fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid

Selfie Camera

Module

13 MP, f/2.0, 18mm (ultrawide), AF TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

Features

HDR, panorama · 4K, 1080p, HDR, gyro-EIS

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC

Positioning

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2

Features

Sensors

Face ID, fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

Battery

Type

6000 mAh

Charging

SuperCharge up to 100 W, Wireless: Charger power 80 W

Misc

Colors

Black, Silver, Blue, Gold

Models

SGT-AL10

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

display

6.9", 1320×2848, 8000 nits peakThe 120 Hz refresh and 8000-nit peak brightness mean scrolling is smooth and the screen is legible in direct sunlight without squinting; text and images stay visible in bright outdoor conditions.

performance

Kirin 9030 Pro, 9 cores, 2.75 GHzThis is Huawei's latest flagship chipset; it handles demanding apps and modern games at high settings without noticeable lag, though real-world performance depends on HarmonyOS app availability in your region.

battery

6000 mAh, roughly 1+ dayWith moderate to heavy use (multiple apps, video, messaging), you should get about 18 to 24 hours; light users may stretch it to 2 days before needing to charge.

charging

100W wired, 80W wirelessRoughly 15 to 25 minutes from zero to full on the wired charger; the 80W wireless option is slower but convenient if you have the pad.

durability

IP68, IP69, Kunlun Glass Gen.2The phone survives submersion in freshwater to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes (IP68), withstands high-pressure jets (IP69), and has Huawei's toughened glass on the front; daily dust and splash damage are not a concern.

storage

512 GB or 1 TB, 16 GB RAMBoth capacity tiers give plenty of room for apps, photos, and videos without reaching a storage wall; 16 GB RAM ensures smooth multitasking and app-switching across HarmonyOS.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design81

Display95

Performance50

Camera84

Battery80

Value77

GoSolo Verdict

The Mate 80 Pro Max is a sprawling flagship built for brightness, battery endurance, and speed in regions where Huawei apps and services are mature. It is genuinely well-rounded for its tier and price, though the enormous screen and weight demand commitment, and the reliance on HarmonyOS limits its reach.

Strengths · 4

6.9-inch display with 8000 nits peak brightness and 120 Hz refresh makes outdoor visibility and scrolling effortless in direct sunlight
Dual periscope telephoto lenses (4x and 6.2x) with OIS deliver more zoom reach than most rivals without the image quality penalty of hybrid crops
6000 mAh battery and 100 W wired charging combine to deliver roughly a full day on a single charge and top up in under 20 minutes
IP68 and IP69 rating with Kunlun Glass Gen.2 protection covers daily dust, splashes, and submerged drops without extra cases

Trade-offs · 3

At 239g and 6.47 inches tall, it borders on unwieldy for one-handed use and is noticeably heavier than most 6.7-inch peers
HarmonyOS limits app availability in much of the world; outside China and a few allied markets, critical apps and services may not integrate fully
The 50 MP ultrawide at f/3.2 falls behind rivals in low-light performance and edge sharpness compared to f/2.0-f/2.2 peers