0:00The Mate series is back. And it truly
0:02feels like a proper comeback. For years,
0:06Huawei’s Mate lineup has been at the
0:08forefront of smartphone innovation. It
0:10was among the first to push large-screen
0:13productivity devices into the
0:14mainstream, helped pioneer periscopic
0:17zoom photography, and introduced
0:19variable aperture systems long before
0:21they became industry talking points.
0:23This is the series that consistently
0:25experimented and innovated. Now, with
0:29the global return of the Huawei Mate 80
0:32Pro, that legacy continues but with a
0:35more refined direction. This isn’t just
0:38another refresh. It’s a reset. One that
0:42focuses on what truly matters in a
0:44flagship smartphone. The Mate 80 Pro’s
0:46goal is simple. Build a device that can
0:49outlast, outshoot, and outperform in
0:51real-world use. The question is, does it
0:55deliver this time?
0:57Let’s get into it. [music]
1:03>> [music]
1:05>> Just like its Pura cousins, cameras are
1:08easily one of the strongest selling
1:10points of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro. And
1:13this time around, it’s not just about
1:15hardware but about AI-powered imaging
1:18that focuses on accuracy and
1:19consistency. At the center of it all is
1:22a 50-megapixel ultra lighting main
1:24camera paired with Huawei’s
1:26true-to-color imaging system. The goal
1:28here is simple. Make every shot look as
1:31close to real life as possible. Instead
1:34of overly saturated or processed images,
1:36the Mate 80 Pro leans towards natural
1:38tones, especially in tricky lighting
1:40conditions like dim indoor scenes, mixed
1:43lighting, or nighttime environments. And
1:46in practice, it truly stands out. When
1:49compared side by side with other
1:51smartphones or even a mirrorless camera
1:54as the control, it’s easy to notice how
1:56it handles skin tones, overall exposure,
1:59and color consistency with more
2:00restraint. It doesn’t try to wow us with
2:04over-the-top processing. Instead, it
2:06focuses on delivering photos that look
2:08clean, accurate, and true to what we saw
2:11in the moment. Complementing this is a
2:1448-megapixel ultra lighting macro
2:16telephoto camera, which adds a lot of
2:18flexibility. We can go from detailed
2:20macro close-up from as close as 5 cm all
2:23the way to zooming into distant subjects
2:25all while maintaining sharpness and
2:27clarity. We also get a 40-megapixel
2:30ultrawide camera, rounding out a very
2:33capable and versatile camera system. All
2:35in all, it’s one of those setups that
2:37lets us shoot more creatively without
2:39needing to switch or even think about
2:42another camera. But beyond the hardware,
2:45one of the standout features here is AI
2:47composition. This isn’t just scene
2:49detection. The Mate 80 Pro actively
2:52guides us while framing our shots,
2:54suggesting better alignment,
2:55positioning, and balance in real [music]
2:57time. It can seem a little gimmicky to
3:00someone more experienced in composition,
3:03but funnily enough, we can see it
3:05helping people who aren’t. In actual
3:07use, the difference is noticeable.
3:09Without AI composition, you might end up
3:11with slightly off-center or cluttered
3:14shots. And with it enabled, framing
3:17becomes more intentional, subjects are
3:20better placed, and the overall image
3:22just looks more polished. Overall, the
3:25Mate 80 Pro’s camera system delivers
3:27great and consistent image quality. AI
3:30on the Mate 80 Pro is designed to be
3:32practical. Running on EMUI 15, the
3:35device focuses on features that actually
3:37improve everyday interactions rather
3:39than overwhelming users with unnecessary
3:42tools. A lot of us in the studio also
3:44think it’s the smoothest we’ve felt EMUI
3:47in a while. Not that it wasn’t so with
3:50the Pura 80 series. It’s just something
3:52about the animations just look a lot
3:54more buttery this time around. AI smart
3:57control makes it easy to access our
3:58preferred AI assistants like Gemini or
4:01ChatGPT with a quick gesture,
4:04streamlining how we interact with these
4:06services. And if you missed that, the
4:09quick gesture was double-tapping
4:12the power button. And again, that’s
4:15double-tapping and not double-pressing.
4:17If you ask us, it’s one of those
4:19features that’s more of a grounded
4:21approach to AI, less about novelty, more
4:24about usefulness. Moving on, under its
4:27panels, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is
4:29powered by their in-house Kirin 9030
4:32Pro, delivering a noticeable boost in
4:34performance over its predecessor. In
4:36day-to-day use, everything feels smooth
4:38and responsive. Multitasking between
4:40apps is seamless, and demanding tasks
4:42like gaming run without major slowdowns.
4:45But where the Mate 80 Pro really stands
4:48out is in sustained performance. It
4:50features Huawei’s supercool dual phase
4:52change cooling system designed to
4:54improve thermal efficiency and reduce
4:57overheating. This allows the device to
4:59maintain stable performance even during
5:01extended use. In real-world scenarios,
5:04this means we can game longer, switch
5:06between apps more fluidly, and rely on
5:08consistent performance without sudden
5:10frame rate drops or throttling. Huawei
5:12focused less about peak numbers and more
5:15about staying fast over time. In Genshin
5:17Impact, our benchmark for heavy mobile
5:19gaming, we were able to run it optimally
5:21with graphics set to high, running at 60
5:24frames per second. And for those of you
5:26more interested in the numbers, the
5:28benchmarks should be on screen.
5:38Last but not the least, the Huawei Mate
5:4180 Pro carries a design that blends form
5:44and function. At the back, we get
5:46Huawei’s iconic dual space ring camera
5:49module. It’s symmetrical, clean, and
5:51gives off an infinity-inspired look. See
5:54how it’s like infinity? Which reinforces
5:58the Mate series’ identity. The real
6:01focus here is, of course,
6:03durability.
6:04The device features a super durable
6:07metal frame for improved bend
6:10resistance. I tried pretty hard there.
6:13And on top of that, we get second-gen
6:15Kunlun glass for stronger drop
6:18protection. And the vegan fiber back
6:21adds grip while also resisting scratches
6:23and stains, making it more practical for
6:25everyday use even without a case.
6:28Protection goes even further with IP68
6:31plus IP69 ratings. This means the Mate
6:3380 Pro can handle extreme scenarios from
6:36deep water immersion to high-pressure,
6:38high-temperature exposure. Whether it’s
6:41accidental drops in fresh water or
6:43splashes or even extreme temperatures,
6:46this is a device built to survive the
6:48elements. Just not salt water, of
6:51course. Just don’t do that. So, apart
6:54from feeling premium in hand, it’s
6:57tough, too. Battery life is another
6:59strong point for the Mate 80 Pro. It
7:02packs a 5750
7:04mAh battery, giving it a clear edge in
7:07endurance compared to more popular
7:09flagship devices today. Whether it’s web
7:12research, productivity tasks, video
7:14streaming, or gaming, it’s built to
7:16comfortably last through a whole day’s
7:18use. In our PCMark Work 3.0 battery
7:21testing, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro lasted
7:2321 hours and 3 minutes. Not to mention,
7:26charging is equally impressive with
7:28support for 100 W wired fast charging
7:31and 80 W wireless charging. From 0% we
7:33were able to top up the device in an
7:35hour wired. Furthermore, we can also
7:38charge other devices with the phone at
7:4020 W wireless and 18 W wired. Huawei
7:44also adds long-term after-sales value
7:46for a free battery replacement within 3
7:49years, along with multiple free screen
7:51protector replacements. Kudos to them
7:54for reducing long-term ownership costs
7:56and ensuring the device stays reliable
7:58even after extended use. The Huawei Mate
8:0180 Pro is a deliberate flagship
8:03comeback, and it freaking shows. Huawei
8:07didn’t just focus on adding features.
8:09Instead, it refined the fundamentals and
8:11doubled down on what matters most.
8:13Prospecting buyers get a device that’s
8:15durable enough to handle extreme
8:17conditions, equipped with one of the
8:19best camera systems in the market,
8:21backed by strong sustained performance
8:23numbers, and powered by a long-lasting
8:25battery with wicked charging speeds.
8:28With a bonus for after-sales support. In
8:32other words, it delivers on its core
8:34promise. Outlast, outshoot, outperform.
8:38The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is coming to our
8:40shores on April 17 with an introductory
8:43price of 64,999
8:45pesos. Pre-order from April 17 to 23 and
8:48get a free Huawei Watch GT 5 with your
8:50order and more. What do you guys think
8:52of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the global
8:55return of the Mate series? Let us know
8:57in the comments section.
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