Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1050 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 2,101,808); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better camera (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 6200
- Lighter: 190g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1050
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 77/100). 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 54/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 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 S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (72/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 33.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (68/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (72/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 4 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 S26+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.