With another major flagship launch coming for Huawei, the excitement is already building. The upcoming Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has now surfaced on Geekbench, revealing important early details about its performance and hardware configuration. This benchmark look not only confirms the presence of Huawei‘s next-gen Kirin 9030 chipset, but it also gives us a glimpse into what the brand is planning for its most powerful Mate device yet.
Early Geekbench Listing Confirms the Kirin 9030
The Geekbench listing, which carries the model number HUAWEI SGT-AL10, is said to pertain to the Mate 80 Pro Max by many. This listing boasts a nona-core or 9-core Kirin 9030 processor with an advanced 1+4+4 CPU cluster arrangement:
- 1 × 2.75 GHz (Prime Core)
- 4 × 2.27 GHz (Performance Cores)
- 4 × 1.72 GHz (Efficiency Cores)
This balanced CPU architecture design points toward Huawei‘s aim of marrying efficiency with high performance. The chipset is expected to come paired with Huawei’s in-house GPU, likely the newer Maleoon series, focused on better rendering and thermal efficiency along with AI processing.
Early Benchmark Numbers: Promising Yet Preliminary
Initial results from the Geekbench leak have revealed approximate scores of:
- ~1,131 Single-Core
- ~4,277 Multi-Core
These scores put the Kirin 9030 comfortably in the upper-mid to flagship CPU tier, but early Geekbench results always vary due to pre-release firmware, thermal conditions, and optimization levels. Final retail performance is expected to improve once HarmonyOS optimizations kick in.
Rumored Specs Suggest a Powerful Flagship
Besides the chipset, a number of leaks have suggested what to expect from Huawei‘s ultimate flagship. The Mate 80 Pro Max was expected to boast a premium LTPO OLED display, a highly advanced multi-lens camera, huge battery capacity, and state-of-the-art AI features.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max – Expected Specifications (Rumoured)
Feature: Details
- Chipset: Kirin 9030 (9-core, 1+4+4 architecture)
- Geekbench Scores: ~1,131 (Single), ~4,277 (Multi)
- Display: Large LTPO OLED, high brightness, 120–144Hz VRR
- Rear Cameras: 50MP main sensor, ultra-wide, dual periscope telephoto setup
- Battery: 5,500–7,000 mAh (varies by leak)
- Charging: Fast wired + fast wireless charging
- OS: HarmonyOS
- Model Number: HUAWEI SGT-AL10
What Makes Kirin 9030 Interesting This Year?
Recent Kirin chips from Huawei have invested heavily in AI performance and efficiency, and the Kirin 9030 seems to be no exception. Reports indicate the new chipset is optimized for:
- Better on-device AI processing
- Improved GPU/NPU utilization
- Enhanced imaging and computational photography
- Longer battery endurance with intelligent power management
This means that while the pure CPU numbers might not beat each and every Snapdragon flagship, real-world performance could be drastically better optimized, particularly regarding gaming, camera processing, and AI tasks.
Cameras, Display & Battery: Where Huawei May Shine
Camera quality has always been one of the fortes of the Mate series, so expect nothing but improvements for the Mate 80 Pro Max, with a triple or quad camera system, complete with periscope zoom lenses. Leaks suggest an extremely bright OLED display; outdoor visibility, then, should be among the device’s strong points.
Battery rumors go between 5,500 and 7,000 mAh, which would suggest that Huawei could push for remarkable battery life. Together with the efficiency improvements brought by HarmonyOS, the Mate 80 Pro Max could become one of the longest-lasting flagship phones of its release cycle.
Final Thoughts
Well, if the appearance of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max on Geekbench confirms one thing, it is this: Huawei is ready for a big comeback in the flagship space. With the new Kirin 9030 chipset, improved AI capabilities, a strong camera system, a premium display, and a massive battery, it should be a true powerhouse. While these details are based on early leaks, the full picture will be shown in the upcoming official China launch. If Huawei continues in this direction, the Mate 80 Pro Max might just become one of the most talked-about flagship releases of the year.
