Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1050 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 66/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3900); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1680
- Lighter: 168g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1050
- Better portability (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (83/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (83/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 26.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (83/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (83/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.