Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1050 and $1299. Both devices score the same overall rating of 74/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,201,149 vs 2,101,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1050 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2201149 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 232g vs 239g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 74/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 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 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 2201149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 144 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 4.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Both devices scored 74/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (82/100 vs 77/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on camera score (76/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on performance (82/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.