Huawei has unveiled its Mate 80 smartphone lineup in China, and the flagship Mate 80 Pro Max is attracting attention for what the company claims is the brightest phone screen ever made. Thanks to a new dual-layer OLED panel, the device can reportedly reach an extraordinary 8,000 nits of peak brightness, surpassing the Realme GT 8 Pro’s 7,000-nit figure and far exceeding the Pixel 10 Pro’s 3,300 nits.
As always, peak brightness stats represent ideal conditions rather than typical use, but the number still suggests a display capable of exceptional outdoor visibility and strong contrast performance.
Flat screens and bold design
All four Mate 80 models have transitioned to flat panels and squared edges, reflecting a larger industry shift away from curved designs. The styling includes a distinctive rear layout: a large circular element marking the wireless charging coil, positioned next to the round camera module so the two circles evoke the number eight.
The series includes:
- Mate 80 – the standard flagship
- Mate 80 Pro – upgraded processor and enhanced cameras
- Mate 80 Pro Max – larger device with top-tier imaging hardware and the ultra-bright dual-layer OLED
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate Design – a premium version of the Pro Max with up to 20GB of RAM and unique exterior detailing
All models run on Huawei’s in-house Kirin processors. Despite competitors racing toward ever-larger batteries, the Pro Max tops out at 6,000mAh, which is comparatively modest. However, the camera system remains a major selling point, especially on the Pro Max, which includes dual periscope telephoto lenses and support for an external telephoto extender.
Mate X7 foldable also joins the lineup
Huawei also introduced the Mate X7, its challenger to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series. The foldable now offers IP58 and IP59 dust- and water-resistance, inching closer to the dustproof performance of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. It features a larger 5,600mAh battery, bigger displays, and updated chip and camera hardware.
A wider product showcase
Beyond smartphones, Huawei unveiled new smartwatches, laptops, tablets, TVs, routers, and earbuds as part of a large ecosystem refresh. For now, all devices are limited to the Chinese market, though selective international releases remain possible.
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