Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate 50 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Comparison between Huawei Mate 50 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is the more complete choice: it adds 5G, a 120 Hz LTPO OLED display and a 5750 mAh battery, compared with 4460 mAh in the Mate 50. The Mate 50 is lighter at 206 g versus 219 g and supports expandable storage.
For photography, the Mate 80 Pro pairs a 48 MP telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom and a 40 MP ultrawide. The Mate 50 has a 12 MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. The Mate 80 Pro also has 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage, against 8 GB and 512 GB in the Mate 50.
The Mate 80 Pro supports 100 W wired charging versus 66 W and adds IP69 protection to the IP68 both phones have. The Mate 50 suits buyers who value a lighter phone and expandable storage; the Mate 80 Pro is the pick for a higher-refresh display, larger battery and 5G.
Huawei Mate 50
The Huawei Mate 50 is the better buy for buyers who want expandable storage and a lighter phone, weighing 206 g.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is the better buy for camera-focused buyers, with a 48 MP telephoto and 40 MP ultrawide against the Mate 50’s 12 MP telephoto and 12 MP ultrawide.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei Mate 80 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Mate 50 | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 9.2 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 50, if you care about…
- Weight
- 206 g
- against 219 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Huawei Mate 80 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,750 mAh
- against 4,460 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,700,000
- against 1,414,047
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate 50 | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Maleoon 935 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.75 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,414,047 | 1,700,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X2 core, 3 Cortex-A710 cores, and 4 Cortex-A510 cores. | Nine-core CPU: 1x Taishan at 2.75 GHz, 4x at 2.27 GHz, and 4x at 1.72 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Nine-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Mate 50 | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Purple, Orange | Black, White, Green, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 161.5 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 206 g Best value | 219 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.6 % | 89.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | 6 m Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Mate 50 | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,460 mAh | 5,750 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 80 W Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | 20 W Best value |
Display
| Specification | Mate 50 | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.75″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,700 px | 2,832 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 442 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Kunlun Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, 90Hz, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Kunlun Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 1440Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate 50 | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 50 | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Mate 50 | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | EMUI 13 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | EMUI | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 13 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 50 | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DisplayPort output | Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Mate 50 | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, L2HC, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 50 | Mate 80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CET-AL00, CET-LX9 | SGT-AL50, SGT-LX9 |
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