Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1050 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-point difference). 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 S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 2,101,808); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $1050 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 239g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (51/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 214 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 S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 39.3% 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 S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (96/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (86/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (51/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.