Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $1050 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 68/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 2,087,886); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 2087886
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better camera (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2115 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6826 vs 6200
- Lighter: 190g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1050
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 50/100; 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 S25 FE and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). 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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (71/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 2087886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 6826 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 0.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $451. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was $451 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (83/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (71/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by just 6 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 S25 FE?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.