Huawei might be preparing one of its boldest moves in years with the Mate 90. Fresh leaks suggest the flagship could debut with a 7,300mAh battery, a leap that would put it ahead of rivals like Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Honor, who are targeting the 7,000mAh mark for their late-2025 models.
Mate 80 expected to bring modest power bump
Before the Mate 90 arrives, Huawei’s Mate 80 series is tipped to ship with a 6,000mAh battery. That’s still an improvement over the 5,700mAh cap in the Mate 70 line, but it risks looking conservative once competitors roll out their larger cells. Even so, the Mate 80 may stand out in another way. It could be the only flagship of its generation powered by Huawei’s Kirin 9030 chipset.
According to leaker Digital Chat Station, the Kirin 9030 will deliver architectural advances, improved connectivity, and stronger performance. Huawei is expected to spotlight this SoC in its marketing, something it hasn’t done since the US trade restrictions first hit.
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Mate 90 may take the real leap
Huawei may reserve the bigger breakthrough for the Mate 90, giving it the company’s first 7,300mAh flagship battery. That capacity would make it one of the largest among premium smartphones, not only extending screen-on time but also reinforcing Huawei’s strategy of pushing hardware longevity.
Here’s what the leak suggests could set the Mate 90 apart:
- 7,300mAh battery capacity — larger than rivals’ projected 7,000mAh cells
- Flagship Kirin chipset — building on the Mate 80’s Kirin 9030
- Longer endurance focus — aimed at all-day heavy use
- Potential early debut — spec might appear in the next Pura Ultra
Huawei faces rising competition
Battery size is quickly becoming the new spec war among Android giants. With Xiaomi 16, OnePlus 15, Realme GT 8 Pro, and Honor’s Magic8 Pro expected to push near 7,000mAh, Huawei’s move to 7,300mAh feels like a calculated strike. It signals the company’s intent to reclaim ground in a market where stamina and efficiency are just as important as cameras and display tech.
Huawei’s next flagship chapter
If the leaks hold true, the Mate 80 will deliver steady upgrades. The Mate 90 could steal the spotlight. It pairs a 7,300mAh battery with Huawei’s Kirin chip to push past expectations. For now, attention stays on how much power Huawei will load into its next flagship.
