Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $1050 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is faster in AnTuTu (2,292,685 vs 2,101,808); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S24
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better camera (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2292685 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2115 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6826 vs 6200
- Lighter: 167g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1050
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 — 38/100; 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 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (82/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 2292685 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 6826 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| 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 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 167 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 S24
- 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 S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Samsung Galaxy S24 was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (68/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (83/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (82/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for gamers and power users.