Testing the praised color reproduction, low-light performance, AI features, and comparing it to last year’s Mate 70 Pro.
While Huawei doesn’t market the Mate 80 Pro as a dedicated “camera-phone” (like the Xiaomi Ultra series), it remains one of the top mobile photography contenders on the market. This year isn’t a revolution, but a deep refinement of the XMAGE system.
Technical Specifications:
- Main Module: 50 MP, RYYB, 1/1.28”, Variable Aperture (f/1.4 to f/4.0), OIS.
- Ultra-wide: 40 MP, RYYB, f/2.2.
- Telephoto: 48 MP, f/2.1, 4x Optical Zoom, OIS.
- Front Camera: 13 MP + 3D ToF for Face ID and gesture control.
Key Improvements:
The hardware might look similar to last year, but the internal tech has changed. Pixel size increased to 2.45μm (capturing 96% more light), and the new DCG HDR technology triples the dynamic range. The XMAGE engine now ensures 100% identical color reproduction across all three lenses in real-time.
AI Smart Features:
- AI Composition: The system analyzes the scene in real-time and provides professional framing and scale suggestions on the screen.
- Best Face: Automatically selects the best facial expression for every person in a group shot.
- AI Eraser: Effortlessly removes unwanted objects from the background.
Pricing:
The Mate 80 Pro is priced at 99,999 rubles (approx. $1,080 / €1,000), which is actually cheaper than its predecessor at launch. A promotional price of 84,999 rubles is available through mid-April.
