Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $1050 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-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 1,021,736); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A37
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $1050
- Better portability (68/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 60/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; 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 A37 (77/100 vs 60/100). 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 A37 (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (68/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1021736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1137 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3437 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 196 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 A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 105.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Samsung Galaxy A37 was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (77/100 vs 60/100).
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 A37 (68/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (68/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
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 A37?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.