Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A10
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884; launch prices were $1050 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 14/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A10 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $1050
- Better portability (80/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A10, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (74/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 2/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy A10 — 0/100; 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 A10 (77/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (80/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Exynos 7884 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 254 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 802 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $160 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 3400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $890. Samsung Galaxy A10 was $890 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (77/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (68/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (80/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 60 points (74/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A10 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
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 A10?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for everyday use.