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Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Comparison between Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max: 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
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is the more complete pick for buyers who want a brighter screen, more battery capacity, and a longer-reaching telephoto camera. The overall scores are close, while the Mate 70 RS Ultimate makes a case with titanium.
Both have a 6.9″ display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, but the Mate 80 Pro Max reaches 8000 nits versus 3500 nits on the Mate 70 RS Ultimate. It also weighs less: 239 g versus 256 g. Battery capacity is 6000 mAh versus 5700 mAh; both support 100 W wired and 80 W wireless charging.
The Mate 80 Pro Max uses a Kirin 9030 Pro and Bluetooth 6.0; the Mate 70 RS Ultimate has a Kirin 9020 and Bluetooth 5.2. The newer phone's telephoto camera pairs 50 MP with 4x optical zoom, against 48 MP and 3.5x on the Mate 70 RS Ultimate. The latter combines glass and titanium, while the Mate 80 Pro Max uses glass and aluminum alloy.
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate is the better buy for buyers who prefer a glass-and-titanium body.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is the better buy for buyers who want an 8000-nit display and a telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Connectivity | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 9.8 | 9.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate, if you care about…
- Body Materials
- Glass, Titanium
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Polymer
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,700 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 8,000 nits
- against 3,500 nits
- Weight
- 239 g
- against 256 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 920 | Maleoon 935 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.75 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,101,795 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x2.5 GHz, 3x2.15 GHz and 4x1.6 GHz cores | 9-core CPU: 1x2.75 GHz, 4x2.27 GHz, and 4x1.72 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Nine-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Red | Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, White, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Body Height | 164.6 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 256 g | 239 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.7 % | 90.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,700 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 20 W | 20 W |
Display
| Specification | Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits | 8,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,316 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,832 px | 2,848 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 453 ppi | 455 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Kunlun Glass, LTPO, AMOLED, One Billion Colors, Capacitive Touch | Kunlun Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, 1440Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, 3D face recognition, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 4 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 4 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | 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, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 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, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | 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, L2HC | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Satellite Connectivity, UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, USB 3.1 | Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, USB Host 3.1, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
Audio
| Specification | Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PLU-AL10 | SGT-AL10 |
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