Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $1050 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $1050
- Better portability (63/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (63/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 173.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (63/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.