Huawei is gearing up for its global launch of the Mate 80 Pro, Max, and RS Master Edition, each packing major design and performance upgrades. The series promises to be one of Huawei’s strongest flagship lineups with improved cameras, a refined Kirin chipset, and premium display tech.
Huawei Mate 80 Series Launch
Huawei Mate 80 series was launched in China at the company’s latest hardware launch event. The Mate X7 foldable and the Huawei Watch Ultimate Design were also introduced. The latest additions to the Mate series of smartphones are the Huawei Mate 80, Mate 80 Pro, Mate 80 Pro Max, and Mate 80 RS Master Edition.
Huawei Mate 80 Specifications
Processor
Huawei Mate 80 feature HarmonyOS 6.0 operating system. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Mate 80 RS Master Edition integrate the Kirin 9030 Pro chipset.
Its construction combines second-generation Kunlun Glass with ultra-durable brocade fiber, providing enhanced drop and impact resistance, and IP68/IP69 ratings for water and dust protection.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Specifications
Display
The dual-SIM (Nano) Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max features HarmonyOS 6.0 and a 6.9-inch full-HD+ (1,320×2,848 pixels) LTPO AMOLED display. It has up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1,440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and 300Hz touch sampling rate. The screen has second-generation Kunlun glass protection.
Processor
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a Kirin 9030 Pro chipset.
Camera
The handset has a rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel RYYB sensor and variable f/1.4 – f/4.0 aperture and OIS. The camera setup also includes a 40-megapixel RYYB ultra wide-angle camera, a 50-megapixel macro telephoto camera, and a 50-megapixel RYYB telephoto camera.
The rear camera unit also includes a second-generation red maple primary colour camera.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a 13-megapixel front-facing camera alongside a 3D depth-sensing camera for selfies and video chats. It has an IP68+IP69-rated build for dust and water resistance.
Connectivity Options & Sensors
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 6, BeiDou, Galileo, Navic, GPS, AGPS, QZSS, Glonass, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging.
Sensors onboard include an ambient light sensor, attitude sensor, camera laser autofocus sensor, colour temperature sensor, compass, gyroscope, gravity sensor, Infrared sensor, and proximity sensor. There is also a side-mounted display fingerprint scanner for authentication. It supports 3D face recognition.
Battery
Huawei has packed a 6,000mAh battery in the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max that supports 100W fast charging and 80W wireless fast charging. The battery also supports 18W wired reverse charging.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro, Huawei Mate 80 Specifications
Processor
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Huawei Mate 80 have the same OS, SIM, selfie camera and screen type as the Pro Max model. The standard model runs on a Kirin 9020 Pro chip, while the Pro model has a Kirin 9030 Pro chip under the hood. The 12GB RAM variant of Mate 80 Pro runs on the Kirin 9030 chipset.
Camera
Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a 50-megapixel RYYB sensor with variable f/1.4 – f/4.0 aperture, a 40-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a 48-megapixel macro telephoto camera, and a second-generation red maple primary colour camera.
The Huawei Mate 80’s rear camera unit includes a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with RYYB sensor and f1.4 to f4.0 variable aperture, 40-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, 12-megapixel periscope telephoto camera and a second-generation red maple primary colour camera.
Both Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Mate 80 have an IP68+IP69-rated build.
Battery
Both Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Mate 80 feature a 5,500mAh battery. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro supports 100W wired fast charging, 80W wireless charging support, and 18W wired reverse charging.
The standard model, in contrast, supports 66W wired fast charging, 50W wireless fast charging, and 5W wired reverse charging.
Huawei Mate 80 RS Master Edition Specifications
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Master Edition offers the same SIM, OS, and selfie camera as the Huawei Mate 80, Mate 80 Pro and Mate 80 Pro Max models.
Display
It has a 6.9-inch full-HD+ (1,320×2,848 pixels) LTPO AMOLED display with 1,440 Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. The display offers up to 120Hz refresh rate and has third-generation basalt tempered Kunlun glass protection.
Processor
Huawei Mate 80 RS Master Edition has a Kirin 9030 Pro chipset. The camera setup is also similar to the Mate 80 variants.
Connectivity
Connectivity options and water and dust resistance ratings of the Huawei Mate 80 RS Master Edition are similar to the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, as are the sensors.
Battery
This special edition phone has a 6,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast charging, 80W wireless fast charging, 18W wired reverse charging, and wireless reverse charging.
Huawei Mate 80 Series Price
| Variant | Price |
| Huawei Mate 80 (12GB RAM, 256GB storage) | CNY 4,699 (roughly Rs. 59,000) |
| Huawei Mate 80 (12GB RAM, 512GB storage) | CNY 5,199 (roughly Rs. 65,000) |
| Huawei Mate 80 (16GB RAM, 512GB storage) | CNY 5,499 (roughly Rs. 69,000) |
| Huawei Mate 80 Pro (12GB RAM, 256GB storage) | CNY 5,999 (roughly Rs. 75,000) |
| Huawei Mate 80 Pro 12GB RAM, 512GB storage) | CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs. 81,000) |
| Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB RAM, 512GB storage) | CNY 6,999 (roughly Rs. 87,000) |
| Huawei Mate 80 Pro (16GB RAM, 1TB storage) | CNY 7,999 (roughly Rs. 1,00,500) |
| Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (16GB RAM, 512GB storage) | CNY 7,999 (roughly Rs. 1,00,500) |
| Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (16GB RAM, 1TB storage) | CNY 8,999 (roughly Rs. 1,13,000) |
| Huawei Mate 80 RS Master Edition (20GB RAM, 512GB storage) | CNY 11,999 (roughly Rs. 1,50,000) |
| Huawei Mate 80 RS Master Edition 20GB RAM, 1TB RAM storage) | CNY 12,999 (roughly Rs. 1,63,000) |
Available Colour Options
These models are available in multiple colour options. Huawei Mate 80 Pro models are available in Dawn Gold, Obsidian Black, Snowy White, and Spruce Green (translated from Chinese) shades.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max series is available in Aurora Blue, Polar Night Black, Polar Silver and Polar Day Gold (translated from Chinese) finishes.
Huawei Mate 80 RS Master Edition is available in Dark Black, Hibiscus, and Pure White (translated from Chinese) colours.
Final Thoughts
As the launch draws closer, pricing, specifications, and early benchmarks indicate a strong challenge to top premium brands. Huawei’s Mate 80 Pro, Max and RS Master Edition signal the brand’s push to reclaim dominance in the premium smartphone space. The introduction of the RS Master Edition only strengthens Huawei’s strategy by offering a true luxury-grade alternative for power users and enthusiasts.
