Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $1050 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 25/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 199,111); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03s is noticeably lighter (196g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $1050
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy A03s — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (50/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $130 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 955.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $920. Samsung Galaxy A03s was $920 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (77/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (68/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (50/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 49 points (74/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.